If everyday places – whether domestic or working – are increasingly smart and connected, an issue that defines contemporary life is undoubtedly that of spatial integration between electronic devices and interior design. In recent years, it is not uncommon to find screens that resemble picture frames or appliances with a sculptural quality.

HP is also moving in this direction with its new DesignJet Studio large format printer. Through their “furniture that prints” ethos, the US technology company has reframed what a plotter could be. The product is supported by an elegant metal structure and integrates a functional wooden or steel top like a console table. Whether in an office or a home (these days there is not much difference between the two environments), the HP printer fits elegantly into any space thanks to its modern and minimalist design.

A central feature of the plotter is its ease of use, following the mobility and flexibility of contemporary work. Printing, scanning and document sharing can be done easily from smartphones and tablets thanks to the HP Mobile Printing app, compatible with Android and iOS. You can then print your files in large format from any corner of the house, the city, the globe.

While setting up a printer is usually complicated and tedious, DesignJet Studio provides a simple guide accessible from mobile or desktop, which is much more user-friendly than traditional paper instructions. The new HP product is designed to minimise technical issues and allow maximum concentration on the creative process.

Lastly, another important aspect – which we must all learn to consider today – is that the HP DesignJet Studio is the company's first net-carbon-neutral plotter. In fact, the printer is certified in accordance with the CarbonNeutral Protocol, which estimates emissions over the entire product lifecycle, from the extraction of raw materials to their disposal. HP has also reduced the amount of material used for packaging and integrated the inclusion of recycled plastic into the manufacturing process.

HP DesignJet Studio is a product of our time, with one eye on the environment and the other on how we live and work.