# Fidget-Friendly Writing Pens Think Ink Pens Encourage Users to Play and Maintain Productivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-pen References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1476582136/think-ink-pens-fidget-for-focus) & [thinkinkpen](https://www.thinkinkpen.com/) The Think Ink writing pens feature a design that make them look and operate like a toy, but that's actually intended to help boost productivity by enabling users to fidget and ponder. Many people make use of [stress balls, toys and office accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball) when they are working or brainstorming, which was a contributing factor behind the design of the pen. Each of the Think Ink pens is outfitted with a [magnetic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system) that enables the various portions of the pen to be manipulated, shifted and generally fidgeted with. This can help to provide a tactile way to work with one's hands during the thinking and working process instead of chewing on a pen cap or procrastinating. The Think Ink writing pens are being funded on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen) and can help to provide effective tactile relief for those that love to fidget during the workday, downtime or virtually any other time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Fidget-friendly Writing Pens:** Opportunity for designing products that combine productivity and fidgeting to enhance focus and creativity. - **Multifunctional Office Accessories:** The market for office accessories that serve multiple purposes to address various needs of professionals. - **Kinetic Work Tools:** Innovation in work tools that incorporate kinetic elements to improve engagement and productivity. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery Industry:** Opportunity for stationery companies to create fidget-friendly writing tools to cater to professionals' needs. - **Toy Industry:** Collaboration possibilities between toy manufacturers and office supply companies to create playful products that promote productivity. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Platform for launching and promoting innovative office accessories that offer unique benefits to users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Stylish Four-in-One Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infini-fidget-toy.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Gamified Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-yaruki-pen.md) - [Wearable Magnetic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-fidget-toy.md) - [Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handwriting-tool.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md)