# Trim Timber Checkouts Square Register by Tinkering Monkey Joins Careful Carpentry with Sleek Tech By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-register-by-tinkering-monkey References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/products/square-register/) & [tinkeringmonkey](http://www.tinkeringmonkey.com/square-register-stand) The creation of the clever and incredibly compact Square credit card reader delivered the potential to make [retail till technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointofsale-terminals) a whole lot more streamlined. Through the Square Register by Tinkering Monkey, one can appreciate just how such a system can be established in a way that is fresh and functional, but also rich in character. Black or white acrylic material or Baltic birch plywood are the options for the manufacturing of this delightful design. Just a handful of simple parts including a base, a hinged arm and a slotted backing assemble into a minimalist [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad) stand with a special spot for the [tiny magnetic strip scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-processing-terminal). The Square Register by Tinkering Monkey features a flush wooden strip against the debit card slot to make swiping smooth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 26% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Retail Technology:** The compact Square Register by Tinkering Monkey demonstrates the potential for streamlining retail till technology. - **Sleek Tech Design:** The minimalist design of the Square Register by Tinkering Monkey showcases the appeal of sleek and functional tech products. - **Functional Materials:** The use of acrylic material or Baltic birch plywood in the construction of the Square Register by Tinkering Monkey highlights the importance of functional materials in technological innovations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Point of Sale (POS) Solutions:** The Square Register by Tinkering Monkey presents an opportunity for innovation in the retail POS industry through its compact and functional design. - **Technology Hardware Manufacturing:** The manufacturing process of the Square Register by Tinkering Monkey using materials like acrylic and plywood opens up new possibilities in the technology hardware manufacturing industry. - **Design and Manufacturing Services:** The creation and production of the Square Register by Tinkering Monkey showcases the demand and potential for design and manufacturing services that prioritize sleek and functional tech products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Portable POS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-handheld.md) - [All-in-One Restaurant Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumup-terminal.md) - [Timber Smartwatch Charging Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-apple-watch-stand.md) - [Timber Clamp-Equipped Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-desk-shelf-mount.md) - [Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood.md) - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Anti-Overspending POS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wealth-management-pos-concept.md) - [Structurally Artful Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohann.md) - [Compact Payment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dojo.md)