Polaroid has gone ahead and launched an intelligent new smartphone app, dubbed Polaroid Print Shop, that makes it possible for you to take photos on the smartphone app before having them printed in the vein of original Polaroid films with their iconic white borders.
The app lets you take photos and then select the ones you want to print. The images feature a laminate front layer and a bar code on the back. Users can select between packages of 12, 24 and 36 prints, and can even print miniature photos, magnets and stickers.
The Polaroid Print Shop app is a great example of the fusion of modern technology with retro aesthetic tastes, with the venerable brand showing an intelligent understanding of modern smartphone photographers' tastes.
Tangible Photo-Print Apps
The Polaroid Print Shop App Lets You Print Photos Taken On Your Phone
Trend Themes
1. Print-on-demand Apps - The popularity of Polaroid Print Shop app indicates a trend towards on-demand printing of photos from smartphones.
2. Retro Aesthetic - The success of the app highlights the trend of consumers seeking retro-inspired products and experiences in the digital age.
3. Personalized Printing - The app's ability to print miniature photos, magnets, and stickers suggests a growing trend for personalized and creative printing options.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Developing similar print-on-demand apps can be a lucrative opportunity for app developers to tap into the growing market of smartphone photography and printing.
2. Photography Accessories - Entrepreneurs can explore creating retro-inspired photography accessories that cater to the demand for products like Polaroid prints with white borders.
3. Print Services - Printing companies can leverage the trend of personalized printing by offering customized print products like miniature photos, magnets, and stickers.