Designer Masahiro Hirata's Journey Pencil takes writers on a world trip. The wooden writing tool is accented with a subtle flag print that references a countries from across the globe.
While the pencil's tip is marked with the Japanese flag, it's patterns begin to change as it gets smaller and smaller after sharpening.
This idea represents mileage and mimics the experience of travelling across the world. The Journey Pencil by Masahiro Hirata represents a distance of 25 000 km and was recognized at the 2013 Kokuyo Design Awards.
For fans of traditional stationary or travel, this flag-adorned writing tool is both charming and clever in its design. The collectible pencil transforms when sharpened and is representative of global travels.
Travel-Themed Writing Tools
The Journey Pencil Takes Writers on a Trip Around The Globe
Trend Themes
1. Travel-themed Writing Tools - The trend of creating writing tools with travel-inspired designs that mimic the experience of traveling.
2. Collectible Stationery Products - The trend of creating unique and collectible stationery products, such as the Journey Pencil, that appeal to stationary lovers and collectors.
3. Innovative Design Awards - The trend of recognizing unique and innovative designs, such as the Journey Pencil, at design award shows and competitions.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - The stationery industry has an opportunity to create more customizable and unique writing tools that cater to collectors and interest-based markets.
2. Tourism - The tourism industry can collaborate with stationery companies to create writing tools that appeal to travelers and offer a unique souvenir or representation of global travels.
3. Design - The design industry has an opportunity to recognize and highlight unique and innovative designs like the Journey Pencil through award shows, competitions, and exhibitions.