# Man-Bag-Inspired Printers The Humble Home Printer is Stylish and Stand-Up By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-home-printer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/06/27/humble-by-design/) & [tompeachdesign](http://www.tompeachdesign.co.uk/) The [Humble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-the-legends) Home Printer is a fresh take on a device whose shape hasn't changed much since its inception. Designed by Tom Peach, the Humble Home Printer is designed to be both sleek and stylish, featuring a unique look that makes it appear more like a man-bag than a printer. Looks aside, the Humble Home Printer separates itself from its contemporaries with its standing feature, [printing upright](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-mouse-concept) as opposed to lying flat. This design also makes storing the printer easier, as a tall and skinny rectangle is easier to shove into a corner than a fat and flat box. I would like to see Peach create a working model of the Humble Home Printer. I think there is a huge market for those who want a printer that is both [stylish and skinny](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eprint). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stylish Printers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design printers with a focus on style to attract consumers who value aesthetics in their home office setup. - **Standing Printers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop printers that can print while standing upright, providing a space-saving solution for users with limited desk space. - **Man-bag-inspired Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products with a design inspired by the fashion-forward appeal of man-bags, targeting consumers who seek stylish gadgets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink the design of home office printers to offer stylish options that blend seamlessly with modern decor. - **Printing and Imaging Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of printers that have a standing feature, providing a unique selling point for customers in various industries. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate the fashion-forward trend of man-bags into the design of electronic devices to appeal to style-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md) - [Stylish Intelligent Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-office-printer.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niimbot-b21-label-printer.md) - [Advanced Tap-to-Print Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pixlab-x1.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou.md) - [Paper-Saving Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-jet-printer.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md)