# Collaborative Exquisite Notebooks This Tucker Nichols Notebook is Changing the Face of Note-Taking By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tucker-nichols References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/plumb-goods-notebooks.php) & [knockknockstuff](http://knockknockstuff.com/plumb/about/) Notebooks don't need to look pretty on the outside; we buy them to beautify the inside. Tucker Nichols boldly challenges the norm with his elaborately decorated notebooks. 'Plumb' is a artistic notebook revolution. Each season, San Francisco-based artist Tucker gets three artists to design three different notebooks -- there are no limits. The journals are quirky, tie-dyed, polka-dotted and way outside the box! Each designer is asked to take their personal approach on the project which makes for some pretty [creative, one-of-kind ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griiid). Notebooks vary in size and style from scrapbooks to mini-journals that fit in your back pocket. Some artists included new innovations such a little pockets on the inside. Budding Artists and [emerging writers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nononsense-journal) will love these [notebooks and sketchbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everglow1) that are truly worthy of a creative and unconventional mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Collaborative Notebooks:** Collaborative notebook design is an opportunity for artists to bring their own unique style to this everyday product. - **Artistic Journals:** The combination of art and stationary is a trend that integrates creativity into the traditional act of taking notes. - **Pocket-sized Notebooks:** The mini-journal size creates an opportunity for designers to create products that prioritize portability and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** Design-focused companies can explore collaborative approaches to notebook creation, showcasing unique artist collaborations - **Stationary:** Stationery companies can elevate their product offerings and enhance their customer appeal by incorporating artistic design elements and innovative features. - **Education:** Educational institutions could leverage the trend of artistic journals as a tool to promote creativity and encourage self-expression among students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Collaborative Art Museum Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier-x-the-met.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Collectible Creative Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-x-blackpink.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Colleague-Designed Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliber-fashion-artist-series.md) - [Designer Stationary Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-source-1.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-artists-3-countries.md)