Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Conscious
Printing
A continued dependency on printed documents sparks an eco movement.
3.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Conscious Printing trend?
Conscious Printing: As the continued push towards more workspaces adopting a paperless ethos and less printer use among consumers, a rise in eco-friendly printing innovations are reintroducing the office practice without the associated waste. The increase in ecological options is helping to satisfy green-minded Millennials while still respecting more traditional mainstays of office life. These cost-effective solutions also reignite the consumer printing market as many individuals have chosen to ditch the technology in recent years thanks in part to increased smartphone and tablet usage.
Trend themes
Themes within the Conscious Printing trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Eco-Friendly Printing
The increase in ecological options is satisfying green-minded Millennials while still respecting traditional mainstays of office life.
02
Miniaturized Printing
The ink-free design of the ZINK Smart App Printers means that you'll never have to deal with empty cartridges again.
03
Innovative Printing Materials
The Pen Printer makes use of discarded writing implements for ink.
Industry implications
What the Conscious Printing trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Printing and Imaging
Business professionals can explore eco-friendly and miniature printing solutions to increase printing efficiency.
For
Technology
Innovative materials for printing could replace existing materials, provide sustainable printing options, and change how printing devices are manufactured.
For
Office Supplies
Customized printing solutions can help increase productivity and satisfaction with office gadgets.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Conscious Printing
Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 49%, freshness 8%.
Popularity59%
Activity49%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Conscious Printing trend
5 featured examples from Jul 10, 2013 to Feb 3, 2014CategoryEco
Ballpoint Pen Printers
The Pen Printer Makes Use of Discarded Writing Implements for Ink
The printing and imaging industry can explore the use of sustainable ink sources and compact printing appliances.
CategoryEco
Eco Cardboard Printers
The 'Origami' Laser Printer is 100 Percent Recyclable
The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop more eco-friendly gadgets, like printers made of recyclable materials.
CategoryTech
Miniature Smartphone Printers
ZINK Smart App Printers Are Portable and Print Directly from Apps
The ZINK Smart App Printers present an opportunity for technology companies to integrate mobile printing capabilities into their products and services.
CategoryTech
Water-Powered Printers
This Printer Uses Water Instead of Ink to Get Perfect Prints
Printing companies can adapt to water-powered printing technology to become more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
CategoryTech
Eco-Friendly Customized Printers
The Cocodori Printer Only Prints Snippets of Your Computer Screen
The printing industry can capitalize on the trend of compact printers and offer more efficient and targeted printing solutions.
