# Paint-Mixing Devices Picolor is an Efficient and Convenient Way for Artists to Mix Paint By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mixing-device References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/picolor/picolor-any-color-anywhere-anytime?ref=home_new_and_noteworthy) There are two exciting advantages that a paint mixing device can grant its users -- a trustworthy assistant for the person who isn't skilled in making new colors and a curious piece of tech that allows the user to explore over one million distinct nuances. Picolor is the first of its kind. It is a completely portable and efficient assistant for the contemporary artist. The paint-mixing device contains Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and White within it's small cubic design. The art-tech gadget is easy to use. A color can be selected from an accompanying phone app. The paint-mixing device receives the command and produces the color through a series of intricate mechanisms. Artists are able to fill their marker through a small dispensing tube and afterwards, they are ready to draw. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Paint-mixing Devices:** Opportunity for companies to create more portable and easy-to-use paint mixing gadgets for artists on-the-go. - **Smartphone-connected Paint-mixing Devices:** Opportunity for companies to develop app-connected paint mixing devices that simplify the color selection and paint mixing process for artists. - **Compact Paint-mixing Devices:** Opportunity for companies to innovate smaller and more efficient paint mixing devices that take up less space in artists’ workspaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Supplies Industry:** Opportunity for art supplies companies to expand their product offerings by developing their own paint-mixing devices for customers. - **Smart Home Technology Industry:** Opportunity for smart home technology companies to develop paint-mixing devices that integrate with smart home systems and can be controlled with voice commands. - **Industrial Design Industry:** Opportunity for industrial design firms to collaborate with paint manufacturers and create more efficient paint mixing devices for use on factory floors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Matching Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nix-mini-color-sensor.md) - [Digital Ink Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpik-pen.md) - [Intuitive Color Mixing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocolor.md) - [AI-Powered Painting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint.md) - [Color-Matching Beauty Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldhue-starter-kit.md) - [Augmented Paint Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulux-visualizer.md) - [Real-World Color Pickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litur.md) - [Shade-Matching Makeup Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldhue.md) - [Color Matching Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-my-color.md)