# Post-It Printers Dongyeon Kim Brings the Post-It Note into the Digital Age By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-it-printer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/17/post-it-gets-a-new-dimension/) The Post-it Printer takes the incredibly easy task of writing a Post-It Note and somehow makes it easier by letting you do it electronically. The Post-It Printer works kind of like a regular printer in that you can write [notes and lists on your computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder) and then send them to the Post-It Printer for printing. All bets are off after that point, my friends. The Post-It Printer prints notes from top to bottom using a printing bar. The notes can be left on the paper or taken off and put around the house. The printer uses [reusable paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky), which means that notes left on the printer can be erased and reused an unlimited amount of times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Sticky Notes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a more user-friendly, interactive, and sustainable digital sticky note system that can be integrated with multiple devices and platforms. - **Reusable Printing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a versatile, eco-friendly, and affordable printing technology that can print on reusable paper or similar sustainable materials that can be erased and used again. - **Smart Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an ecosystem of smart office supplies that can automate, streamline, and optimize workplace tasks and productivity through technology and design innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Office supplies manufacturers can embrace digital and sustainable trends to create innovative and eco-friendly products that cater to the new generation of tech-savvy and environmentally conscious consumers. - **Printing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Printing technology companies can leverage reusable materials and digital integration to create new printing systems that reduce waste, costs, and environmental impact. - **Smart Home and Office Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Smart home and office device makers can expand their product lines to include smart and interactive office supplies that complement their existing ecosystem and enhance user experience and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md) - [Sticky Notes Holder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postit-note-holder.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Freestyle Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-printer-device.md) - [Open-Source Receipt Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-scribe.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou.md) - [Digital Sticky Note Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-sticky-notes.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md)