The Keyboard Planter is a Functional Warning to Keep the Keys Clean
Michael Hines — August 17, 2012 — Tech
If the keyboard planter doesn’t inspire people around the country to keep their computer peripherals clean, then nothing will. This flowery keyboard was created by a Redditor prankster who had grown tired of seeing his office mate use a dirty and disgusting keyboard.
Instead of throwing the keyboard out or suggesting that it be cleaned, the prankster covered it in seeds and began to water it. “The Cressening,” as the keyboard was called, began to grow within two weeks. The keyboard planter is a great prank, no question, but it should also serve as an inspiration folks who are wondering what to with their old computer peripherals. Why throw out a keyboard when you could use it to add some green to your desk or home?
Instead of throwing the keyboard out or suggesting that it be cleaned, the prankster covered it in seeds and began to water it. “The Cressening,” as the keyboard was called, began to grow within two weeks. The keyboard planter is a great prank, no question, but it should also serve as an inspiration folks who are wondering what to with their old computer peripherals. Why throw out a keyboard when you could use it to add some green to your desk or home?
Trend Themes
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2. Keeping Peripherals Clean - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new cleaning technologies or services specifically designed for computer peripherals to promote better hygiene and prolong their lifespan.
3. Repurposing Old Peripherals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to repurpose old computer peripherals, transforming them into functional or decorative items.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Peripherals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the design of computer peripherals to include features that benefit both functionality and aesthetics.
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3. Sustainable Home Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a market for sustainable home products by repurposing old computer peripherals and integrating them into eco-friendly designs.
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