# Toy Wiener Dog Styluses This Device Looks More Like a Toy Than a Stylus for Touchscreens By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylus-for-touch-screens References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.co.uk/76-213067-Touch-Dog-Dachshund-Stylus/dp/B009LVYCJ4?tag=trenhunt0f-20) This stylus for touchscreen attempts to tug at your heartstrings; it mimics the shape of a long and stubby-legged wiener dog. Because it stands on four legs and has a snout, this stylus looks more like a child's toy than an office tool. The design, called the Touch Dog Dachshund, was created by Japanese design studio Tent1000. The Touch Dog Dachshund is not only smile-inducing, but serves multiple purposes. Its snout allows for precise pointing and fluid drawing on touch screens, while the wiener dog's long-stemmed body works as a phone rest. Many [animal-themed products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinoosh) may incorporate dog prints, but do not actually mimic the physique of a pet. This is why this stylus looks so [toy-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer) -- it's not every day you see a stylus with ears. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Animal-themed Styluses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of creating styluses designed to resemble various animals, adding a playful touch to a functional tool. - **Multi-purpose Styluses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop styluses that serve multiple functions, such as phone rests or additional features beyond touchscreen interaction. - **Child-like Design Styluses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design styluses with playful and toy-like aesthetics, appealing to the younger demographic and adding a sense of fun to everyday tasks. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bring playful and multi-purpose styluses to the world of smartphones and tablets, enhancing user experiences and differentiation. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce animal-themed and child-like design styluses to office and school settings, injecting creativity and personality into everyday tasks. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of styluses that allow for precise pointing and fluid drawing on touchscreens, revolutionizing digital art creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetic-Driven Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-for-ubbi.md) - [Pet-Specific Calling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calling-device-for-pets.md) - [Tactile Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punirunes-touchable-digital-pet.md) - [Dog Birthday Cake Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-birthday-cake-toy.md) - [Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept.md) - [Whimsical Dog-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfect-chill-time.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Makeup-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeupthemed-dog-toys.md) - [Adorable Pawprint Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-paw-bottle.md)