# Steel Plate Paper Holders Sopa Design Studio Creates the 'Paolino' By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sopa-design References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/sovrappensiero-design-studio-paolino-paper-holder-07-25-2014/) & [fudfactory.it](http://www.fudfactory.it/progetti/) Sopa Design Studio has come up with a distinct [paper holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab) made from [laser cut steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair). The piece is called 'Paolino,' and was made as a result of a workshop held during the Milan Design Week in 2014. As stated on DesignBoom, "for the product, thin slits located perpendicular to the short edges of the filleted rectangular form have been laser cut out of two overlapping steel plates." Paper then rests in between these steel plates, with a thin heavy material slotted into the slitted sections. This keeps the paper in place, while maintaining a clean design that will look good on anyone's [organized desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumon). The Paolino can be used for keep things in their rightful place while working. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/sovrappensiero-design-studio-paolino-paper-holder-07-25-2014/), [fudfactory.it](http://www.fudfactory.it/progetti/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Laser Cut Steel Products:** Opportunity to create innovative and decorative products using laser cut steel. - **Organizational Desk Accessories:** Potential for developing sleek and functional desk accessories to keep things organized. - **Workshop-inspired Designs:** Growing trend of designing unique products through collaborative workshops. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Furniture and accessory companies can explore laser cut steel designs for contemporary home decor. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for companies to create stylish and practical desk accessories. - **Creative Workshops:** Workshop facilitators and studios can capitalize on the demand for collaborative design experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Paper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-knives.md) - [Sheet Metal Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md) - [Folding Steel Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-b.md) - [Table Paper Saddlebag Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salto.md) - [Slick Perforated Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-steel-furniture.md) - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md)