# Whimsical Dandelion Push Pins 'Wishpins' Help Consumers Keep Their Wishes Organized By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishpins References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/08/03/when-you-wish-upon-a-pin/) & [ototodesign](http://www.ototodesign.com/collections/all-products/products/wishpins-pushpins) For the organized adult with an inner child yearning to be set free, 'Wishpins,' a [cute office knick knack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior) from designer Tania Pons, is a happy medium between mature responsibility and childish naiveté. The simple tool is a green stem and ball with spaces for [specially made pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-pin-for-love) that look like the spores of a dandelion. Though Wishpins admittedly lacks the mystical power that comes with making a wish on a real dandelion, it can allow consumers to hang onto their dreams and wishes by writing them down and using Wishpins to [tack them onto a corkboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korka). And if a wish is posted as a daily reminder, it might inspire a person to make that wish a reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Whimsical Office Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more creative and playful office supplies to inject fun into the work environment. - **Digital Wishboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital platform where users can create and organize their wishes. - **Nostalgic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products that tap into nostalgic aesthetics to resonate with consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new and innovative designs for traditional office supplies. - **Digital Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms for users to digitally organize and visualize their goals and aspirations. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate whimsical and nostalgic design elements into home decor products to add a touch of playfulness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wish-Making Lantern Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-wish-lanterns.md) - [Minimal Paper Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pin-sconce.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Digital Wishlist Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-wish-vault.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Button-Shaped Wearable Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-aroma-pin.md) - [Wellness-Focused Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affirmation-gel-pens.md)