# Two-Tipped Implements The Zen Pen Fulfills Your Artistic Needs for Both Paper and Touchscreens By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-pen References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/02/12/the-zen-pen/) Many contemporary artists draw in two media and the Zen Pen is the ideal tool for transitioning between them. Designed by Thanh Ly, this illustrating and writing implement has a tip on both of its ends that is intended for making markings on different surfaces. Should you wish to doodle in your notebook, make use of the [ballpoint pen end](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetstream-edge) of the utensil; to scribble on your tablet, flip it around and use it as a [digital stylus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-pen). If you are wanting to get creative on a touchscreen, you're afforded a couple of options. A twisting mechanism lets you screw on and screw off the [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentips)-ready tip so that you can alternate between a multilayer silicone end and a precision point. Whatever you do, you'll be pleased with the versatile and lightweight aluminum Zen Pen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual-purpose Tools:** Creating more tools with the ability to perform multiple functions offer potential for cost and space-saving disruption. - **Transitioning Technologies:** Creating tools that facilitate the transition between different technologies offer disruption potential in a rapidly evolving tech-driven world. - **Modular Design:** Creating tools with interchangeable parts foster opportunities for artisan innovation and cost-effective manufacturing processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Collaborating with artistic and design-focused industries encourages innovation in tools for traditional art while opening up new markets and revenue streams. - **Technology:** Collaborating and merging with other industries like stationery, creates opportunities for disruptive tech innovation and growth. - **Manufacturing:** Creating efficiency through modular design transforms the way products are produced, saves manufacturing space and costs, thereby increasing profitability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Slide-On Pen Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentips.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Everlasting Magnetic Tip Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon1.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Seamless Silicone Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-pen.md) - [Paper-Inspired Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xencelabs-pen-tablet.md) - [Captivating Stylus Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quill.md) - [Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handwriting-tool.md)