# Shoe-Shaped Office Supplies These Sneaker Paper Clips are a Fun Stationary Item for Ogranization By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-paper-clips References: [justmustard](http://www.justmustard.com/all-products/stationery/clipit-sneakers.html) Mustard's sneaker paper clips are a [fun office accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection) that lets users stay organized in style. Sneaker buffs everywhere will appreciate the stationary tools that are shaped to resemble popular shoe styles from brands like [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-cardholder) and [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuelcell-super-comp-elite-v4). Inspired by athletic accessories, the vibrantly hued paper clips are not your average office tool and make any work task more enjoyable. Priced at a 7 pound rate, the products are sold in a three-piece set and make a great gift for highschool or university students. Whether used as a paper clip or hanging picture holder, this handy office accessory embodies a fun design aesthetic. Marrying the novelty of sneakers with the function of a classic paper clip, the item makes staying organized easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fun Office Accessories:** Opportunity for creating unique and playful office supplies that elevate the work environment. - **Novelty Stationery:** Potential for designing stationery items that are inspired by different popular culture icons to add a touch of fun and personalization to office tasks. - **Fashion-inspired Office Supplies:** Possibility for merging fashion elements with office supplies to create stylish and functional products. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery Industry:** Chance for stationery companies to innovate and create unique products that offer a fresh take on traditional office supplies. - **Gift Industry:** Opportunity for gift companies to create fun and quirky products that appeal to individuals looking for unique gifts for students or office workers. - **Fashion Industry:** Potential for fashion brands to expand their product offerings into the office and stationery market by incorporating fashionable designs into functional office supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novium-edge-and-shuttleport.md) - [Magnetic Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption.md) - [Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shoe.md) - [Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-cardholder.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Nostalgic School Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-pep-rally.md)