# Pointed Office Supplies The Veer Tape Dock Indicates the Adhesive for the Job By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veer-tape-dock References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/VEER/1161727) It seems that there has come to be far less need for the old common desktop knickknacks now that just about everybody sends emails, but with items that look like the Veer Tape Dock, your can display your clever paper product accessories in a way that still looks stylish. Urban Prefer has designed a number of [iconic-looking objects for your desk drawer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-felt-studio-pad), and this example embodies that [playful yet minimal quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection) that that is typical of its accompanying products. The [sticky tape dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab) has been manufactured to perform its function cleverly, all the while taking the form of almost entirely unrelated. While embracing a simplistic and streamlined aesthetic, the Veer Tape Dock still makes its arrow-shaped outline look good. Next time you're looking to embark on a paper repair job, these little things will point you in the right direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Playful Desk Accessories:** Urban Prefer is designing playful desk accessories that evoke a simplistic and streamlined aesthetic. - **Iconic Office Knickknacks:** Minimalistic yet iconic-looking office knickknacks like the Veer Tape Dock add style to desk drawers. - **Stylish Paper Repair Accessories:** Paper repair accessories are being designed to look stylish and provide function, like the Veer Tape Dock's arrow-shaped outline. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of designing iconic-looking, playful desk accessories. - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can innovate by creating stylish paper repair accessories that are both functional and fun. - **Design:** Designers can embrace the trend of creating minimalistic yet playful office knickknacks to add to their portfolios. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Modern Wooden Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Pocket Storage-Equipped Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-desk.md) - [Playful Industrial Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md)