# Large-Scale Paintball Murals The Sonice Development GMBH ‘Facadeprinter’ Shoots Out Co By Jordy E | Published 2012-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonice-development-gmbh-facadeprinter References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/353044/A-Paintball-Printer-That-Shoots-Graffiti-Artworks-Onto-Walls/) & [facadeprinter.org](http://www.facadeprinter.org/en/index.php) The Sonic Development GmbH ‘Facadeprinter’ allows users to produce [large-scale graffiti murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber-technologies) with minimal effort. The small machine shoots out a series of [colorful paintballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto) from a distance with the help of a powerful air-pressure system. The German-based team behind Facadeprinter are now on a European tour. Their public performances have drawn attention to the design and concept, although little has to be done to publicize the beauty of the 8 meter high installments. This [artistic robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civ-robotics) comes with several advantages. Its ability to operate at a 12 meter distance is critical where uneven or tricky spaces are concerned, perfect for challenging zones in need of a makeover. The two axes that control Facadeprinter may also be easily manipulated, resulting in its useful swivel features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Large-scale Paintball Murals:** The trend of creating large-scale graffiti murals using paintball technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban artists and city beautification projects. - **Facadeprinter:** The Facadeprinter machine, capable of shooting colorful paintballs at a distance, represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the advertising and outdoor marketing industries. - **Swivel Features:** The swivel features of the Facadeprinter enable precise control and flexibility in creating large-scale installations, opening up disruptive innovation opportunities in the architectural and interior design sectors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Art:** The trend of large-scale paintball murals presents an opportunity for street artists and muralists to create impactful and visually stunning public art projects in cities around the world. - **Advertising:** The Facadeprinter's ability to shoot colorful paintballs at a distance can be leveraged by advertisers as an innovative and attention-grabbing outdoor marketing tool. - **Architecture:** The swivel features of the Facadeprinter can revolutionize the way architectural installations are created, offering architects more precise control and flexibility in designing large-scale projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Worksite Printer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-siteprint.md) - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [AI-Powered Painting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Advanced Painting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-automation.md) - [AR Spray Painting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-spray-painting.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [At-Home Hobbyist Screen Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeblock-xtool-screen-printer.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber-technologies.md)