# Mactacular Pens Write Like Steve Jobs With the iPen By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ipen References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/iPen/425430) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/PKD_design) Now you can actually sign your lives away to [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-number-2-pencil) with the iPen. The iPen is better than [normal pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments) because it is made by Apple. All other pens are inferior, and they have the commercials to prove it. The iPen is a cool little design by PKD D-sign. I personally love this idea. [Branding simple items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio) is great way to promote a company. iCompanies will pick up on PKD D-sign's idea. Imagine the possibilities! Beer, underwear, socks! I can hardly wait. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Branded Stationaries:** PKD D-sign's iPen is creating a trend of branding simple items that can be capitalized on by iCompanies. - **Smart Pens:** Apple's iPen is a step towards smarter and advanced pens that can be used as a disruptive innovation within the stationery industry. - **Innovative Product Designs:** PKD D-sign's simple yet creative iPen design highlights the trend of innovative product designs in the industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** The iPen and PKD D-sign's branding strategies are a disruptive opportunity for the stationery industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The introduction of the iPen by Apple is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Branding and Advertising:** The popularity of PKD D-sign's iPen branding technique can be a game-changer for the advertising and branding industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Standard Pencil-Inspired Stylus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-number-2-pencil.md) - [Slide-On Pen Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentips.md) - [Lifelike Writing Utensil Styluses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pencil-pro.md) - [Digital Writing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuseproject.md) - [Digital Pen Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pencil-pro1.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Captivating Stylus Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quill.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md)