There are a ton of creative things to do with markers. This gallery goes through everything from marker-drawn body art to decorating with Sharpies and bags made of drawing utensils.
The next time someone tells you that you need expensive art supplies, you should respectfully decline and tell them you'll stick to your $2 Sharpie.
Implications - Even something as fundamentally simple as a marker can be endlessly reinvented with a bit of creativity, and these trends highlight the fact that company's need not reinvent the wheel in order to innovate. By looking beyond the most obvious uses of an every day tool, businesses can find new and exciting ways to turn the ordinary into something that makes the lives of consumers easier and more interesting.
10 Examples of Marker Madness
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Wearing Only Marker Measurments
Secrets From Your Sister Bra Fittings Ads
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Body Art Videos
Write Here, Right Now (5 Markers + 8 Hours)
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Sharpie Decor
Charlie Kratzwer's Basement is a Magic Marker Art Project
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Grandiose Grave Markers
Ivanka 'SeeYou' Design Features Built-In Pond
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Hand Drawn Tees
Patrick Wray Fabric Marker Shirts
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Fake Blood Page Markers
The Liquid Bookmark Set
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Inkless Pens
Metal Alloy Paper Markers
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Bags Made of Markers
The 'Just Beg' Bags Are Stylish AND Socially Conscious
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Furniture Fixing Pens
The Sharpie Touch-Up Permanent Marker Lets You Fix Wood Scuffs
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Overreaction
8 Year Old Suspended 3 Days for Sniffing Marker
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Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Drinks
Crayola Presents Colorful Hot Chocolate to TJ Maxx
Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens
The Mantis Pen by 3 Peters is an Excellent On-the-Go Companion
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Monster Energy Ultra Taps Pinky for a New Brand Activation
Comedic Horror Cosmetics
The NYX x Beetlejuice Collab Shares Bold Colors for Fantastical Looks
Long-Lasting Compact Pens
The NanoInk From InnoZoom Outlasts 100 Regular Pencils
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs
Nadine Ghosn Unveils the 'Color-FULL' Bracelet Collaboration with Crayola
Minimalist Paper-Like Tablets
The ReMarkable Paper Pro is a Stripped-Down Tablet for Productivity
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Buttery Under-Eye Masks
Collage Skincare's Reusable Eye Masks are Styled Like Sticks of Butter
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
The 'Skechers x Vexx' Collection Highlights Bold Graphics
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Condiment Tattoo Bottles
The Heinz Tattoo Bottle Makes It Easier for Fans to Get Inked
Creativity-Fostering Art Events
POSCA Becomes Secret Walls' Official Paint Marker
Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras
The 'PaintCam' Home Security System Marks Intruders
Makeup Water Brand Collections
Liquid Death Teams Up with e.l.f. Cosmetics for Corpse Paint Makeup
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Gem-Toned Eyeliners
NYX's Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil Vault is Available in 12 Shades
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Paint-Can-Themed Lip Gloss Sets
NYX Introduced its Home Alone 12 Piece Mini Lip Drum Holiday Gift
Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails
The imPRESS x Kate Spade Collection is Limited-Edition
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Lipstick Decorating Games
Redecor Players Can Now Use Revlon-Inspired Shades in Their Designs
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Playful Character-Adorned Apparel
Mark Gonzales Reunites with adidas for the Shmoofoil Collection
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Minimalist Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Basquiat x Skagen Collection Has Timepieces and Jewelry
Condiment-Inspired Manicures
Hellmann's Chipotle Mayonnaise Dressing Inspired the Mayo Mani
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Lightly Textured Lip Tints
Etude House's Dear Darling Marker Tint Features Six Flattering Shades
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Hangable Fragrance Tags
Born to Stand Out's Home Fragrances Enhance Interiors with Color & Scent
AI-Powered Sketch-To-Art
DrawingPics is an Offline AI Art Generator for Sketches and Visuals
Marker-Inspired Joint Tubes
Edie Parker Introduces the Marker Doob Tube Multi Pack
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Semi-Permanent Tattoo Packs
The Travis Barker x Inkbox Collection Has Designs That Last for Days
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Paint Brand Marker Shades
PANTONE Joins Royal Talens on a New Capsule of Colorful Markers
Artful Precision Eyeliners
Japanese Calligraphy Inspired Haus Labs' Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner
Rebellious Nail Polish Collections
The Essie Punk at Heart Collection Features Six Shades
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives
Grovemade Presents a New Task Knife with Improvements
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Industrial Kobalt Ink Markers
Lowe's Debuts the New Kobalt Jobsite Markers for Industrial Workers
Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Half Magic Beauty Created a New Makeup Set for the Movie MaXXXine
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
High-Impact Eye Crayons
Half Magic's Sparklestik Eye Crayon Creates Bold Looks with a Swipe
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Musical Makeup Metaverses
Maybelline's Makeup Your Mix Campaign Immerses Roblox Users
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Customized Numeric Paintings
Paint by Numbers Customized Creates Personalized Artwork
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Four-in-One Colored Pens
BIC Launched its 4 Color Shine Pens for Back-to-School
24-Hour Liquid Liners
Urban Decay's 24/7 Ink Liquid Liners are Paint Brush-Inspired
Custom-Designed Painting Kits
TimeForArt Has Launched Its Painting4Real Product Line on Amazon
Worldly Paint Collections
Dstrezzed x We are WOW Makers Shares Travel-Inspired Hues
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Sketch-to-Art AI Tools
Sketch to Logo Uses AI To Bring Your Vision to Life
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Ohuhu Launxhes Kakaako Dual Nib Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Mess-Free Sticker Stampers
Sticker WOW! Reimagines Play with Collectible, Refillable Stampers
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
Life-Saving Nail Stickers
Melanoma UK’s Beauty Spotters Campaign Boosts Acral Melanoma Awareness
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
Razer Has Launched a Collection Inspired by the Late Keith Haring
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Stylized Portrait Generators
Face to All Can Create Oil Paintings and Whimsical Cartoons
Self-Sharpening Coloring Pencils
Maped's Infinity Colouring Pencils Sharpen Themselves with Use
Customizable Charm Collections
Rembrandt Charms Has Introduced a New Personalization Collection
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Doodling Mental Health Apps
The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions
AI Sticker Makers
This Tool Generates Stickers with the Power of AI for WhatsApp
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Private Label School Supplies
Meijer is Introducing a New Selection of Products for Back-to-School
Neon-Colored Portable Bottles
Stanley is Previewing its Upcoming 'Neon Collection' for Spring
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Mounted Colorful Shelving Units
Mustard Made Introduce the Ledge Shelf as Everyday Storage
Tattoo Care Product Expansions
Mad Rabbit Tattoo Products are Making Their Walmart Debut
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Personalized Map Markers
MiniMap Radar Let's Users Mark Favorite Spots with Personalized Icons
Cheeky Tattoo Marathons
NYCTattooShop Hosts Its Annual Friday the 13th Tattoo Marathon