# Pen-Inspired Hand Washes The SoaPen Offers Incentive for Children to Wash Their Hands By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapen References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1263579738/soapen-make-hand-washing-fun-for-kids?ref=category_recommended) & [soapen](https://soapen.com/) [SoaPen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-pen) is a unique [hand washing tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-cleansing-mists) that makes the process of staying clean more fun for young children you would otherwise see it as a chore. The soap comes in a [pen-like shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-pen) with a roller top that dispenses the soap in a playful way, allowing children to draw shapes on their hands before rinsing them off. The soap within the products themselves comes in a range of colors including red, blue and green. The pens were created after the founders realized the increased need for education on healthy hygiene practices in low income communities around the world. The SoaPen's compact design and twist-off lid ensures it is portable, making it ideal for children and adults alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 47% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Hand Washing Tools:** The SoaPen highlights the growing trend of incorporating fun and interactive designs in otherwise mundane activities. - **Hygiene Education:** The creation of SoaPen responds to the need for innovative solutions to educate children about healthy hygiene practices. - **Portable Personal Care Products:** SoaPen's compact design and twist-off lid demonstrates the trend of creating travel-sized personal care products that cater to on-the-go lifestyles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care:** SoaPen's innovative design and focus on hygiene education presents a disruption in the personal care industry. - **Education:** SoaPen offers opportunities for collaboration with educational institutions and organizations to promote healthy hygiene practices. - **Non-profit/charity:** SoaPen's creation and mission to bring proper hygiene education to low income areas presents opportunities for non-profit organizations and charities focused on health and education to partner and invest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Children-Focused Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-pen.md) - [Child-Centric Hand Hygiene Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hygiene-app.md) - [Sleek Toiletries Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapstone-20.md) - [Conceptual Educational Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consent-soap.md) - [Festive Moldable Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-shapeable-soap.md) - [Smart-Designed Handwash Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-designed-handwash-dispenser.md) - [Food-Based Body Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-soap.md) - [Refillable Eco Hand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-hand-soap-line.md) - [Student-Focused Hand Washing Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hands-contest.md)