# Elastic-Enabled Pens The Yang:Ripol Pencil V2.0 Boasts a Handy Design By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yangripol-pencil-v2 References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670055/two-designers-rethink-the-pencil-and-the-pen) & [yangripol](http://www.yangripol.com/) Most people think that pens and pencils only serve the one function -- and for the most part they are right, but the Yang:Ripol Pencil V2.0 proves them wrong with an added elastic capability. In a world where most of the time we type out our thoughts on our laptops, [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro) or smartphones, the need for pens and pencils are minimal. However, there are those who like to carry around a few loose pens in their backpack or purse. In such cases, it is an annoyance to have to scrounge through a full bag to get to evasive writing utensils. The Pencil V2.0 has an elastic embedded in the shaft's heart so that multiple markers or highlighters may be coupled together in a bundle for easy accessibility and improved organization. Who would have thought that redesigning something as mundane as a pencil would give such useful results?! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Elastic-enabled Pens:** The Yang:Ripol Pencil V2.0 introduces an elastic capability to pens, allowing for improved organization and accessibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can embrace the trend of elastic-enabled pens to offer innovative writing utensils that enhance organization and convenience for users. - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of elastic-enabled pens to create products that cater to the needs of professionals seeking efficient and organized writing tools. - **Design & Innovation:** The design and innovation industry has an opportunity to explore new ways of enhancing traditional tools like pens by integrating elastic features, providing disruptive and user-friendly solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Everlasting Magnetic Tip Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon1.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md)