# Midas Touch Copiers Yogi Proctor Creates an Office Machine Worth Its Weight in Gold By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogi-proctor References: [howiwastetime.wordpress](http://howiwastetime.wordpress.com/2011/07/21/kanyes-copy-machine/) & [yogiproctor](http://yogiproctor.com/) This extravagant photocopier by Yogi Proctor brings elegance and abundance into office supplies. The artist gold-painted a [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxify) 2011 copier, adding features like a [neon light that moves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine) as if to mimic the action of functionality; unfortunately, the copier isn't a functional one. Yogi Proctor explained that his influence for his latest collection, entitled Canon, came from his belief that "Making copies is a beautiful thing. Everyone makes copies in their own unique way." I'm not sure what practical use a gold copier would have in an office environment or elsewhere, but if Canon ever marketed a luxurious office machine like this one, I would be tempted to purchase it. The reflectiveness of the gold makes it undeniably gaudy yet still sleek and desirable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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's Driving This Trend - **Luxurious Office Equipment:** Opportunity to disrupt the office equipment market by offering high-end, luxurious versions of everyday office supplies. - **Artistic Office Décor:** Disruptive opportunity to create artistically designed office equipment that enhances the aesthetic appeal of workspaces. - **Functional Art:** Opportunity to combine functionality with artistry to create unique and visually appealing office machines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Equipment:** Disruptive innovation potential for manufacturers to create premium office equipment designs that appeal to style-conscious professionals. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate with office equipment manufacturers to create visually striking and functional products. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive potential for interior design professionals to incorporate artistically designed office equipment as part of their overall aesthetic vision for workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solid Gold Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sx70.md) - [Remote Work-Oriented Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxify.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou.md) - [Collaboration Point-and-Shoot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contax-x-mad-paris-t2.md) - [Chromatic AI Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot.md) - [Stylish Intelligent Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-office-printer.md) - [Painting-Inspired Office Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-accessories1.md) - [Personalized UV Varnishing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-coater.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber-technologies.md)