# Clever Literal Thumbtacks These Thumb Tacks Take Their Name Seriously by Embodying It By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thumb-tacks References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Thumb_Tacks--Tools--Gear.html) & [handy-thumbs.myshopify](http://handy-thumbs.myshopify.com/products/thumb-tacks) The word "thumbtack" references the way that these sorts of pins are pushed in with one's opposable digit. This set of Thumb Tacks has been designed so that the pieces truly embrace their designation, having been made into [tiny sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) of fingertips. The quirky Handy Thumbs pushpins have been made in solid white material and modeled to replicate the appearance of pointer, middle, pinky and ring fingers as well. They're complete with [trimmed nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy), cuticles and fine lines that mimic the creases of skin, making them quite accurate representations of humans' smallest appendages. You might actually need to use both your thumb and your forefinger to press the Thumb Tacks into cork boards and pinboards because of their rounded ends. They make [wonderfully whimsical accessories for a workstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Literal Object Design:** Creating products that embrace and embody the literal definition of their name and function. - **Whimsical Stationery:** Designing office supplies that have a fun and playful aesthetic to spark creativity and inspiration. - **Artistic Desk Accessories:** Making mundane work tools into miniature pieces of art that add personality to a workspace. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity to differentiate standard and expected office products through unique and creative designs. - **Art and Design:** Innovation potential for creating functional art that can be appreciated and used in daily life. - **Gift and Novelty:** Creating unique and amusing items that can be given as fun and unexpected gifts or collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-thumb.md) - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-pins.md) - [Tactile Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Reversible Robotic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-robotic-hand.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Miniature Terrarium Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-keycaps.md) - [Nail-Friendly Keyboard Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippy-type.md)