# Rodent-Inspired Pens The Squirrel Pen is Cute and Playful By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squirrel-pen References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/08/30/Squirrel-Pen/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Squirrel-Pen) If you find yourself loosing your pen all the time and it's driving you totally nutty, then you should check out the Squirrel Pen. This adorable [writing piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen) is available from NeatoShop and is sure to bring you some joy even when you're writing down your chores. It's shaped just like the cute little rodent, the base or lid of the pen is the squirrels body, while the tail is the actual pen. It's available in [different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio) including orange and grey. The top/bottom of the squirrel will ensure that your pen never dries out and also that you [keep track of it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adorable-inspired Pens:** The popularity of the Squirrel Pen suggests a growing trend in pens that are designed to be cute and playful. - **Novelty Writing Instruments:** The Squirrel Pen highlights a trend towards unique and unconventional writing instruments, offering opportunities for companies to create innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Functional Desk Accessories:** The Squirrel Pen represents a trend in desk accessories that not only serve a functional purpose but also bring joy and visual appeal to the workspace. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** The Squirrel Pen demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the stationery industry, where manufacturers can create pens and writing instruments with novelty designs to cater to consumers seeking unique and creative options. - **Gift and Souvenir:** The popularity of the Squirrel Pen as a cute and playful item suggests an opportunity for the gift and souvenir industry to offer a wider range of themed writing instruments that appeal to consumers looking for fun and memorable items. - **Office Supplies:** The Squirrel Pen presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the office supplies industry, showcasing the demand for functional yet visually appealing products that can enhance the work environment and bring delight to users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Infinitely Refillable Writing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Engine-Inspired Desk Pen Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piston-pens.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Minimalist Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockitrod.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md)