# Perfect Circle Stencils The Stacking Rulers Will Make You the Perfect Shape By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacking-rulers References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/26/hoops-and-rings/) & [ekdesign.co.kr](http://www.ekdesign.co.kr/) The Stacking Rulers will allow you to be both a horrible artist and yet maintain some kind of dignity when it comes to drawing different shapes. These nifty stencils come in different sizes and shapes with a [ruled center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20), so you only draw as much as you need at the desired angle. The Stacking Rulers are perfect for the architect and engineer in your life or the the knob who just can't seem to pull off the [perfect heart shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Design Tools:** The Stacking Rulers demonstrate a trend towards modular design tools that allow users to easily create shapes and angles. - **Precision Drawing Tools:** The Stacking Rulers reflect a trend in the development of precision drawing tools that assist artists and designers in creating accurate shapes. - **Smart Stencils:** The Stacking Rulers showcase the emergence of smart stencils that incorporate measurement features to simplify the drawing process. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The Stacking Rulers offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture industry, enabling architects to quickly and accurately create complex shapes and angles. - **Engineering:** The Stacking Rulers present disruptive innovation opportunities in the engineering industry, providing engineers with a versatile tool for precise measurements and drawing. - **Art and Design:** The Stacking Rulers present disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry, offering artists and designers a tool for creating precise and intricate shapes with ease. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Precise Sketching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-helvetica.md) - [Multifunctional Angular Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler-set.md) - [Hybrid Angled Stationary Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-ruler.md) - [Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rulerc-concept.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Premium Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-measure-collection.md) - [Minimal Stainless Steel Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinwa.md) - [Analog-to-Digital Drawing Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaper-trace.md) - [Magnifying Measurement Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-sizes-ruler.md)