# Futuristic Office Supplies The Eclipse-Dual Printer is Tech-Savvy and Contemporary-Chic By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-dual-printer References: [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/pin/36099234483635637/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/11/inside-out-printer/) While it may look like something out of a Star Trek episode, the Eclipse-Dual printer is a concept design for a [contemporary printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-photo) that shows the process of how something is [scanned and printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iochowx1). According to the printer's designer David S. Hong, the idea behind the Eclipse-Dual printer is "to break conventional norms and do something radically different yet respecting the boundaries of ‘form beyond function’." The printer is shaped like a semi-circle and rather than concealing what happens between blank paper and printer document, people can see the process as it happens. Bound to give the office or your [home study](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk) a touch of future-savvy aesthetic appeal, the Eclipse-Dual printer will be a constant incentive to continuously print out documents. Witness as the price of paper skyrockets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Future-savvy Office Supplies:** The Eclipse-Dual printer is an example of how office supplies can be both tech-savvy and aesthetically pleasing. - **Visible Printing Process:** The Eclipse-Dual printer's visible printing process breaks conventional norms and provides opportunities for other office supplies to also show their inner workings. - **Breakthrough Office Design:** The Eclipse-Dual printer is an example of how office design can break out of traditional norms and embrace a more futuristic aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies Manufacturing:** Office supplies manufacturing companies could embrace new designs like the Eclipse-Dual printer to create tech-savvy and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Office Interior Design:** Office interior design companies could incorporate futuristic designs like the Eclipse-Dual printer to create more visually appealing and inspiring workspaces. - **Printing and Paper Industry:** The Eclipse-Dual printer shows the printing process in action, which could inspire the printing and paper industry to create more visually appealing and interesting products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Saving Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-jet-printer.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-nex.md) - [Stylish Intelligent Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-office-printer.md) - [Industrial Handheld Printer Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-handheld-printer.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou.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) - [Advanced Tap-to-Print Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pixlab-x1.md)