# Pushy Designs Getting Creative With Taks By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-thumb-tack-design-taks References: [charlesandmarie](http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/modern-living/details/product/taks-1/?tx_ttproducts_pi1) Taks have two pins for twice the holding power. With one pin, papers can rotate, right? But with two pins, your periodic table will stay level, allowing you to quickly find your favorite elements. There is also a space between the pins allowing you to [hang holiday lights or speaker wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger). **Implications** - What I like best about this idea is that it takes something as familiar as a pin and pushes it into the next level. Even the simplest of products have room for advancement, and it's refreshing to see that these Taks don't settle for the boring or the ordinary. Way to go Taks, you've really nailed it! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-pin Designs:** Designing products with two pins for increased holding power and versatility. - **Multipurpose Products:** Creating products that serve multiple functions and purposes. - **Innovative Office Supplies:** Introducing creative and functional additions to traditional office supplies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Innovative designs and multi-functional products can disrupt the traditional office supply industry. - **Home Decor:** Taks with space between pins opens up opportunities for hanging holiday lights and speaker wires, disrupting the home decor industry. - **Hardware:** Designing dual-pin hardware can revolutionize the functionality and versatility of everyday hardware products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Minimal Paper Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pin-sconce.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Bold Desk Paper Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Chic Magnetic Tissue Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tent-acme.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md)