# Playful Office Promotions Trapped in Suburbia Turns Standard Notepads Into Game Balls By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-24 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapped-in-suburbia-play-more References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/_quotPlay-more_quot-self-promotion/251912) & [trappedinsuburbia](http://www.trappedinsuburbia.com/) It's great to be able to have fun while you work, and this Trapped in Suburbia campaign called 'Play More' encourages [office bees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teams-meeting) to do just that. The [self promotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you) was for Trapped in Suburbia's clients. What a great way to stimulate creativity and give tired minds a brief respite! Check out some other innovative ways to [stimulate office creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office) below. **Implications** - Employee motivation is a perennial issue in company management, and many managers are looking for innovative ways to stimulate employee creativity and boost morale that won't bust their budget or impact productivity. By infusing whimsy and fun in small doses, managers can help release stress in an office environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Employee Creativity:** Finding innovative ways to stimulate employee creativity and boost morale in the office. - **Office Whimsy:** Infusing whimsy and fun in small doses to help release stress in an office environment. - **Motivating Employees:** Exploring methods to stimulate employee motivation and increase productivity in the workplace. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilizing playful office promotions to engage with clients and stimulate creativity. - **Corporate Wellness:** Implementing office initiatives to improve employee well-being and reduce stress. - **Office Supplies:** Creating innovative office products that incorporate playfulness and creativity, like game balls disguised as notepads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Work-from-Anywhere Inflatable Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-from-anywairs.md) - [Work-Friendly Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-juice.md) - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Desktop Miniature Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-beach-volleyball.md) - [Creative Play Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-studio.md)