# Graffiti Vending Machines The Graffomat Makes Sure Graffiti Artists Have a Stock of Supplies By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-04-21 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffomat References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/graffomat) & [graffomat](http://graffomat.com/) The Graffomat is a vending machine meant for graffiti artists who like to last minute shop. Need some [spray paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto), caps, gloves or even permanent markers? This vending machine has got you covered. The Graffomat seeks to promote an under appreciated art form by provide a service for graffiti artists who often have to work outside the lines of the law. Whatever the time or place, the Graffomat will make sure that you won't run out of paint when tagging your next train car or corporate building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Graffiti Supply Vending:** The trend of vending machines specifically designed to provide graffiti artists with supplies presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry. - **Last-minute Shopping:** The trend of vending machines catering to last-minute shopping needs, such as the Graffomat, suggests a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the convenience store industry. - **Promotion of Street Art:** The trend of supporting and promoting street art, as seen through initiatives like the Graffomat, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation within the art and culture industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore disruptive innovation through the development of specialized vending machines for graffiti artists, like the Graffomat, to cater to their specific needs. - **Convenience Store:** The convenience store industry can consider disruptive innovation by incorporating vending machines like the Graffomat to cater to the needs of last-minute shoppers looking for specific items. - **Art and Culture:** The art and culture industry can explore disruptive innovation through the promotion and support of street art initiatives like the Graffomat, which provide opportunities for graffiti artists and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Porcelain-Clad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project.md) - [Randomized Record Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-vending-machine.md) - [NFT Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-vending-machine.md) - [Smart Fridge Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fridge-vending-machines.md) - [Car Fragrance Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carfume-vending-machine.md) - [Merchandise Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchandise-vending-machine.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Marker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffitiinspired-marker-set.md) - [Pop-Up Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-vending-machine.md) - [Robot Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortoise-smart-stores.md)