YSMART LONDON, a London-based design company, recently launched the Tipen -- a mini pen that's ultra durable and versatile. The pen is making a splash in the Every Day Carry (EDC) community for it's practical and portable design. The pen is 500 mm long, making it just slightly larger than a paperclip for optimum portability.
The Tipen was made to be virtually indestructible with a waterproof, fireproof, and smashproof design. The device boasts smooth writing capabilities with a reusable and refillable ink cartridge. The tungsten carbide tip doubles as a writing utensil and a box cutter. The miniature pen also boasts a key chain attaching feature, so you can ensure it's always nearby when needed.
The Tipen is available to pre-order on Kickstarter with an estimated delivery time in October 2019.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Compact Writing Tools
- Opportunities for creating even more versatile and durable small writing instruments that fit into everyday life
- Every Day Carry (EDC)
- Opportunities for new products that solve specific needs for the growing EDC community
- Indestructible Design
- Opportunities for applying the Tipen's unique waterproof, fireproof, and smashproof design to other products
Where This Applies
- Stationery and Writing Tools
- Innovative products in this industry can take inspiration from the Tipen's compact, durable design and tap into the EDC market
- EDC Gear and Accessories
- New EDC products can solve specific challenges faced by people who want to always be prepared
- Outdoor and Adventure Gear
- The Tipen's indestructible design can be leveraged to create durable and reliable products for outdoor enthusiasts
