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Exam Timer Writing Utensils

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Timer Cap' Pen Lets Students Passively Keep an Eye on the Clock

— April 30, 2019 — Art & Design
Taking an exam requires students to keep an eye on the time to ensure optimal completion, so the conceptual 'Timer Cap' pen has been created as an alternative to looking up at a clock.

Designed as both a pen and a pencil cap, the device works by being pulled out to the amount of time allotted and indicating how much is left using shaded sections with numbers. This eliminates the need for test takers to constantly look up to check the time and keep the focus on total completion.

The 'Timer Cap' pen has been designed by Jade Jinwon Heo who explained that, "You can manage the exam time and practice taking the exam thoroughly, since you can control time in the timer of Timer Cap, using the spring which is pushed into again, when you pull it upwards manually. Besides, the color of the timer changes every twenty minutes so you can check the time left, visually."
Trend Themes
1. Passive Exam Time Management - Innovative writing utensils are being developed that enable students to passively monitor the time available for their examinations without losing their focus on the questions at hand.
2. Integrated Test-taking Equipment - The convergence of writing implements with time-management technology could lead to the creation of multifunctional tools that improve test-taking efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Customizable Exam Tools - Personalized stationery and writing accessories could become a new trend among students, with products that incorporate time-management features among other functionalities.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - The development of innovative writing implements for exam time management presents opportunities for edtech companies to expand their product line and cater to students' evolving needs.
2. Stationery and Office Supplies - The trend towards multifunctional writing utensils with integrated time-management features can disrupt the traditional stationery and office supplies market, with new products that offer greater convenience and usability.
3. Consumer Electronics - As writing implements become more technologically advanced, consumer electronics manufacturers could begin to explore new opportunities relating to the integration of sensors, displays, and other devices into personal stationery products.
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