Self-Printing Calendars

Oscar Diaz's Ink Calendar Prints Itself

Sadly this series of “self-printed” calendars and plant posters is a prototype only.

The creative behind this gem, Oscar Diaz, came up with the self-printing concept when he realized he could control the release of ink.

I totally love these; they are really, really different. Personally, I think we should all campaign for Oscar to come up with a advent calendar along the same lines and, dare I say it, come up with a non-tacky version.

Self-printing Products
Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating other self-printing products with controlled ink release.
Controlled Ink Release
Disruptive innovation potential by applying controlled ink release in various applications beyond calendars and posters.
Non-tacky Advent Calendar
Opportunity for disruptive innovation by reimagining and creating a non-tacky version of the traditional advent calendar.

Where This Applies

Print Industry
Opportunity for disruptive innovation by integrating self-printing technology into the print industry.
Home Decor Industry
Disruptive innovation potential in the home decor industry by developing self-printing artworks and posters.
Stationery Industry
Opportunity for disruptive innovation by introducing self-printing calendars and related products in the stationery industry.
SCORE
3.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 30%
Activity 58%
Freshness 8%

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