Tape needs to be sticky to fulfill its purpose, but that stickiness poses a problem when it comes to use and storage with adhesive holders. The stickier tape is, the more unwieldy it becomes, and the standard dollar store tape dispenser is woefully inadequate.
Industrial designers have attacked the adhesive holder conundrum, though, and there are plenty of tape dispensers that make tape a breeze to manipulate. The Zyp-Zyp minimalist tape dispenser, for example, is barely the size of a thimble, yet its clever design features completely eliminate the frustration that comes with picking at rolls of tape.
As with many office design concepts, tape dispensers and adhesive holders can get cheeky. The Unicorn Tape Dispenser may not be as efficient as the Zyp-Zyp, but then again, some offices prefer to sacrifice an ounce of efficiency for a pound of levity.
13 Tape-Dispensing Devices
From Hidden Blade Adhesive Holders to Minimalist Tape Dispensers:
Joey Haar — Aug 17, 2016 — Art & Design
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Miniature Duct Tape Dispensers
This Handy Keychain Features a Refillable Roll of Duct Tape
12
Desk-Sized Tape Dispensers
This Scotch Tape Dispenser Precisely Cuts Tape At the Turn of a Wheel
11
Geometric Office Accessories
These Designer Desk Supplies Boast an Origami-Inspired Look
10
Measuring Tape Animals
The Miss Meter is Griaffe Figurine with an Adjustable Measuring Stick Neck
9
Magnetic Tape Dispensers
The Claustrum Office Supply Features an Asymmetrical Metallic Design
8
Substantial Cyan Stationery
Concrete Desk Accessories Exude a Lightness with Bright Color
7
Unicorn Tape Dispensers
This Mystical Stationary Accessory Features Magical Rainbow Ribbon
6
Minimalist Tape Dispensers
The Zyp-Zyp Tape Dispenser Ends Fiddling with Rolls of Tape
5
Modern Metal Tape Dispensers
Sculptural Office Supply Brings Beauty and Functionality to the Table
4
Hidden-Blade Adhesive Holders
This Safety Tape Dispenser Keeps Sharp Edges Away from Fingertips
3
Spinning Wheel Tape Dispensers
This Cute Tape Dispenser is Crafted in Solid Brass
2
Coiled Tape Dispensers
The Holo Features a Circular Shape for Easy Grip and Tearing
1
Rainbow Tape Dispensers
This Technicolor Tape Dispenser Design is Ideal for School
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