# Supersized Stationary The Chrome Big Clip Holds All Your Important Papers Together By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stationary-big-clip References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/giant-paper-clip-for-your-really-really-important-papers/) & [random-good-stuff](http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2009/07/21/giant-paper-clip/) After the creation of the [enormous eraser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp), it was only a matter of time before more stationary became supersized. The Big Clip is a [giant paper clip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipbook) that is 4 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. The chrome plated clip can be used to hold stacks of important papers together, or can be mounted on the wall as a [clothing hook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roach-clip-side-table). Who knew an enormous paper clip could add style and functionality into a busy office? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Supersized Stationary:** Supersized stationary is becoming popular with the creation of giant paper clips, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in design and functionality. - **Functional Office Decor:** Functional office decor is becoming a trend with the rise of versatile and stylish office products, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in design and functionality. - **Alternative Uses for Office Supplies:** Finding alternative uses for office supplies like giant paper clips is becoming a trend, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in repurposing and sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can benefit from incorporating supersized stationary into their product lines and exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in design and functionality. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from incorporating functional and stylish office decor into their designs and exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in repurposing of common objects. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can benefit from exploring alternative uses for common office supplies such as giant paper clips and exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in repurposing and zero-waste solutions. ## 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) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Magnetic Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption.md) - [Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-jacket.md) - [Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-clipboard.md) - [Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-b.md) - [Bold Desk Paper Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab.md) - [Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mover-erase-unisize.md)