# Vertical Desktop Printers The Vertical Printer Saves a Ton of Space on Workstations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-printers References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/05/hey-printer-stand-up-when-im-talking-to-you/) The majority of desktop printers aren't exactly space-saving, so the Vertical Printer looks to change this with a design that moves upward rather than outward. Designed by Martin Jiang, the Vertical Printer is a conceptual product that has printing capabilities, but also scanning and copying ones to boot. As the design might hint, each piece of paper needs to be manually fed in to help cut down on the need for a bulky paper tray. Many consumers have opted to shed desktop printers either to save space, paper or a combination of other factors. As such, the Vertical Printer helps to eliminate unneeded elements to make keeping essential computer peripherals on the desk and in use a cinch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-saving Printers:** The trend of space-saving printers is disrupting the traditional design by moving upward rather than outward, like the Vertical Printer. - **Multifunctional Printers:** The rise of multifunctional printers, such as the Vertical Printer, that offer scanning and copying capabilities in addition to printing, provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the printer industry. - **Minimalist Peripherals:** The demand for minimalist computer peripherals, exemplified by the Vertical Printer which eliminates unneeded elements like bulky paper trays, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers in the peripheral industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Printing:** The printing industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by developing advanced space-saving printers, like the Vertical Printer. - **Technology:** As the demand for multifunctional and minimalist computer peripherals grows, the technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities to create innovative and space-efficient products. - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of minimalist peripherals by designing and producing compact and versatile products like the Vertical Printer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Saving Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-jet-printer.md) - [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) - [Vertical Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-desk1.md) - [Vertical Space-Saving Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Vertical Ergonomic Tech Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-mouse-concept.md) - [Space-Saving Desktop Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-microphone-concept.md) - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Industrial Handheld Printer Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-handheld-printer.md)