# Tubular Paper Machines Yang Jae Wook's Circle Printer is Sleek and Space-Saving By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-printer References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/circular-printe.php) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/05/21/the-circle-printer/) Slowly but surely the world is becoming paperless, but products like the Circle Printer will make that transition a lot slower. It might not improve the paper machine product in a mechanical way, but it does so in an aesthetically-pleasing way, which will be much more appreciated by the general population. Created by designer Yang Jae Wook, the Circle Printer condenses the [average bulky, rectangular printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-printers) into a sleek, [tubular machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoco-paper-can) that sits prettily on desks, complementing modernized monitors and other contemporary computer peripherals. Although the Circle Printer may not yield big print jobs due to its [slim slot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iochowx1), it does take into account the reduced amount of documents many people print nowadays, especially at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sleek Paper Machines:** The sleek and space-saving design of the Circle Printer presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the paper machine industry. - **Aesthetically-pleasing Printers:** The Circle Printer's visually pleasing design opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the printer manufacturing industry. - **Transition to Paperless Technology:** As the world becomes more paperless, the Circle Printer offers a unique solution to bridge the gap between physical documents and digital technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Paper Machine Manufacturing:** The Circle Printer's innovative design presents opportunities for disrupting the traditional paper machine manufacturing industry. - **Printer Manufacturing:** The aesthetically pleasing design of the Circle Printer offers potential for disruptive innovation in the printer manufacturing industry. - **Digital Technology:** The transition to paperless technology can benefit from the Circle Printer's ability to bridge the gap between physical documents and digital devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freestyle Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-printer-device.md) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [Industrial Handheld Printer Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-handheld-printer.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md) - [Elongated Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-panorama.md) - [Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambox.md) - [All-In-One Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eprint.md)