# Demure Hypnotic Desk Toys The 'VORTECON' is Fun to Look at and Play with By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortecon References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/gear/vortecon-hypnotic-desk-toy/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1303595549/vortecon-kinetic-desk-toy-with-mesmerizing-motion) The immense popularity of the fidget spinner in 2017 put a focus on desk toys for adults, which is seeing many designers create options like the 'VORTECON' to satisfy increased demand. Developed as a demure piece of decor to keep on your workstation, the toy is crafted from stainless steel, copper or brass and has been etched to create a hypnotic visual experience when it's allowed to spin freely. This makes it appealing for those who are looking for something to play with as they brainstorm, take calls or simply fidget as they spend time daydreaming. The 'VORTECON' desk toy is a charming piece of equipment to keep on a desk, but will also help you to increase your mental focus by satisfying your inherent urge to fidget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Desk Toys for Adults:** The increased demand for desk toys for adults presents an opportunity for designers to create innovative and engaging products. - **Hypnotic Visual Experiences:** Designing toys that create mesmerizing visual experiences while in motion can captivate the attention of users and provide a unique sensory experience. - **Mental Focus Enhancement:** Creating desk toys that satisfy the inherent urge to fidget can potentially improve mental focus and concentration during work or brainstorming sessions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** Product designers can tap into the growing market for desk toys for adults by creating visually captivating and engaging products. - **Metalworking:** Metalworkers can explore the use of materials such as stainless steel, copper, or brass to craft visually appealing and durable desk toys with hypnotic spinning capabilities. - **Mental Health and Wellness:** Incorporating desk toys that provide a fidgeting outlet and help enhance mental focus can be beneficial for professionals seeking stress relief and improved productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmocoin-infinity.md) - [Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyro-spin-spectre.md) - [Stylish Four-in-One Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infini-fidget-toy.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-zero.md) - [Miniature Metal Fidget Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-orbiform-mini.md) - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Minimalist Japanese Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerdama.md) - [Modular Spinning Gamer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-spin.md)