# See-Through Hole-Punchers The Transparent Punch Allows You to Position Holes Perfectly By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-punch References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/no-guessing-only-clear-punching/) Although I haven't used a hole-punch in quite some time, I have a sneaking suspicion it's because I've been waiting for something like the Transparent Punch. Designed by Kisang Yoon and Kyubok Lee, the Transparent Punch features a slight yet momentous tweak that will change your hole-punching duties forever. Taking the guesswork out of where to place the punch, its [clear body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-robot-vacuum) allows you to position it perfectly the first time. I believe that the Transparent Punch should be made mandatory in [offices and schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transparent Office Supplies:** Designing see-through office supplies could become a trend, removing the guesswork from office tasks. - **Precision Crafting:** Improving the precision of everyday crafting tools presents potential for disruptive innovation. - **Ergonomic Desk Accessories:** Creating desk accessories with improved ergonomics, like the transparent punch, could become a popular trend and disrupt the office supply industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** Developing transparent office supplies could disrupt the industry by improving efficiency. - **Crafting Supplies:** Innovating crafting tools like the transparent punch for higher precision could create a niche in the industry. - **Education Supplies:** Transparent punchers have the potential to become mandatory in schools, with innovation in education supplies becoming more prevalent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Structural Transparent Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-olhovnikova.md) - [Pill-Shaped Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-pen-pot.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md) - [Compact Precise Sketching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-helvetica.md) - [See-Through Manual Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropress-coffee-maker-clear.md)