Category
Tech
Protocol Delegation
Trend cluster
Category
Printastic
Innovative printers are helping to bring creations from the screen to reality.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Printastic trend?
Printastic: Technological possibilities of imaging are no longer limited to monitor displays or basic paper printing. Personal reproduction now encompasses printing on different mediums and even 3D models. Consumers enjoy the customization aspect as well as the ability to have a new product instantaneously.
Trend themes
Themes within the Printastic trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
3D Printing
The popularity of 3D technology isn't just limited to the screen anymore, and now it is readily available for consumers to produce their very own three-dimensional images.
02
Customization
The ability to customize products is one of the most important elements for contemporary consumers in creating a lasting connection with consumers would be wise to invest in products that present consumers with choice.
03
Green Printing
Software like Greenprint analyzes print jobs and flags those pages that appear to be wasteful in promoting environmental causes.
Industry implications
What the Printastic trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Manufacturing
Businesses can use 3D technology to lower costs and manufacturing time for producing designs.
For
Fashion
Companies can utilize printing technology to enable designers to print clothing or swimwear directly from their designs for customers to purchase.
For
Retail
Consumer products companies should invest in customization software and hardware to create a lasting connection with consumers and give them a feeling of ownership for their purchase.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Printastic
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 66%, freshness 8%.
Popularity53%
Activity66%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Printastic trend
7 featured examples from May 19, 2006 to Jul 31, 2007CategoryFashion
Manufactured Manicure
NailJet Pro's ImagiNail Inkjet Printer For Fingernails
The ImagiNail NailJet Pro disrupts the beauty industry, offering a new way to create unique, high-quality nail art for both personal and professional use.
CategoryLife-Stages
Fake ID Printer
Persona C30 USB Name Badge Kit
The high quality and streamlined card printing capabilities of the Fargo Persona C30 make it a valuable tool for educational institutions seeking to improve their student ID syste…
CategoryLifestyle
Toast Printer
Zuse Burns Designs Into Your Bread
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology and creativity into kitchen appliances to enhance user experience.
CategoryEco
Eco Printing
Greenprint
Opportunity for the printing industry to incorporate eco-friendly practices and software solutions like Greenprint to meet the growing demand for sustainable printing.
CategoryArt & Design
Candyfab 4000 Prints 3D Objects Made of Sugar
Food industry can explore the use of edible printing technology to create unique and customizable desserts and pastries, and possibly create new markets for custom cakes and candi…
CategoryTech
Zink Zero Ink Printer
The Magic is in the Paper
The printing industry can explore disruptive innovation by adopting zero ink technology to offer more cost-effective and sustainable printing solutions.
CategoryTech
Hardware Update For Wallpaper
Bluetooth Wireless Printers
Wireless wallpaper printers and picture frame printing technology offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor market, allowing for more personalized and unique…
