# Paper-Free To-Do Devices The 'eMinder' Maintains a Customizable Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/around-the-home/eminder-epaper-to-do-list/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/post-think/eminder-the-paperless-sticky-note-from-and-for-tomorrow/)  Sticky notes are an office essential but can quickly clutter up a professional space, so the 'eMinder' is positioned as a modern solution for consumers to eliminate their use of paper. The device is constructed with a wooden frame and a four-inch [e-paper display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trmnl-e-ink-display) that's finished with a recycled aluminum backplate in the rear. The accompanying smartphone app provides users with the ability to create a list and transfer it to the device for display in a variety of different styles. The 'eMinder' is NFC-enabled and doesn't have a battery or require a plug to be used, which will maximize the number of places it can be positioned. The device is perfect for those looking to [avoid distractions from smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofone) or computers as they work away on their tasks. Image Credit: post-think ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paper-free Productivity:** Opportunities exist to create innovative devices and software to help people increase productivity and reduce waste by eliminating the need for paper in everyday tasks. - **Minimalist Office Design:** Companies could disrupt the office supply industry by creating customizable, eco-friendly office products, like the 'eMinder', that blend style and functionality while reducing clutter and waste. - **Smart Home Automation:** The 'eMinder' could be part of a growing trend in smart home automation that incorporates simple, minimalist designs into devices and apps to maximize efficiency and convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Developers and manufacturers of consumer electronics can capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly, minimalist devices that help people stay organized and productive. - **Office Supplies:** The 'eMinder' could be the start of a new trend in office supplies that emphasizes style and functionality while reducing paper waste in the workplace. - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies creating smart home products and software can leverage the 'eMinder' concept of simple, customizable, eco-friendly designs to enhance the user experience and increase demand for their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Handwritten Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almo-concept-design.md) - [Digital Sticky Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder.md) - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Phygital To-Do List Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-device.md) - [E-Ink Digital Wall Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-1.md) - [AI E-Paper Focus Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krono.md) - [Reusable Magnetic Sticky Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note.md) - [Sticky Note Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-gen-2.md)