# Suction Cup Measuring Devices The Touch Tape is Designed to Measure Oddly Shaped Surfaces By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-tape References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/touch-tape-measure-concept-is-a-great-instrument-to-measure-non-flat-surfaces/) Touch Tape is a conceptual device designed to make it easier to measure the length of oddly shaped surfaces. The futuristic [tape measure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comandi) has a simplistic design that is actually pretty ingenious. The Touch Tape has a [small suction cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-suckup-grip-and-mount) that sticks onto the surface being measured. From there, all you need to do is pull the tape along the surface; its length is shown on the [OLED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapt). In addition to be functional, Touch Tape is also designed to be portable. Tape measures aren't the biggest things in the world, but they are fairly bulky, especially if you're trying to shove one in your pocket. While the Touch Tape isn't a groundbreaking design, it is an interesting concept that solves a popular problem. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Suction Cup Measuring Devices:** Suction cup measuring devices are revolutionizing the way we measure oddly shaped surfaces with their innovative design. - **Portable Tape Measures:** Portable tape measures are becoming more compact and convenient for on-the-go measurements, providing a solution to the problem of bulkiness. - **Functional Design:** Designers are creating tape measures with simplistic yet ingenious features to enhance functionality and address common measuring challenges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from using suction cup measuring devices to accurately measure irregular surfaces, improving precision in building projects. - **Design and Engineering:** Designers and engineers can leverage portable tape measures to quickly and easily measure unconventional shapes, streamlining the prototyping and manufacturing processes. - **Home Improvement:** In the home improvement industry, functional measuring tools with innovative designs such as the Touch Tape can make DIY projects more efficient and hassle-free. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Professional Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acegmet-dtx-10.md) - [Next-Gen Connected Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-tape-measure.md) - [Digital Laser Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-laser.md) - [Rolling Portable Measuring Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorulergo.md) - [Bluetooth-Connected Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datapro-25.md) - [Magnetic Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tisolver.md) - [Intelligent Laser Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-laser-tape-measure.md) - [Tape Measurable Time Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock.md) - [Digital Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar.md)