46 Clever Keynovations
From Tactile Giggle Accessories to Precious Metal Pendants:
Meghan Young — Oct 28, 2009 — Art & Design
I have lost so many keys in my life, I can’t help but dread the idea of owning any keys. In fact, my loved ones have become so fed up with my neglect towards keys that they’ve had to take measures to ensure that I can no longer lose them. But after seeing these clever keynovations, I have the urge to go out and replace my lock-openers.
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Digital Photo Keychain
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Trading Car Keys for a Soda
Pepsi Ads Feature Bizarre Barters
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Mini Shoe Replicas
Nike SB Dunk Keychain Has Miniature Branded Foowear
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Upcycled Hearts
Recycled Beer Can Jewelry and Starbucks Keychains by KatieAnnCreations
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Holy Gadgets
USB Digital Bible Keychain & More
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USB Keys
Tech-Savvy Keyring Storage From LaCie & 5.5 Designers
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Keys as Leaves
Lucent L'Amour 2009 Art Installation Features Beautiful 'Key Tree'
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Keychain Sized Mini Digital Photo Album
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Switchblade Keys
Keyport by Josh Downes
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Precious Metal Pendants
Tiffany's Diamond and Platinum ‘Fleur de Lis' Keys
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Cocktail Ring Keys
Sheilas' Wheels 'KeyRing' Lets You Unlock the Car With a Gemstone
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Moustache Key Hook
Stache Your Kids in Style
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Faux Vintage USBs
Ornate Memory Sticks Mimic Victorian Era Keys
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Playing With Food for Stress Relief
Edamame Keychain
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Digital Social Networking Business Cards
Poken Keychains Encourage Physical Interaction
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Stylish Key Tracking Accessory
Fleur De Lis Key Finder
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Unlocking Home Decor
Vintage Skeleton Keys Modernized for Innovative Interior Design
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Street Figurine Keychains
The String Doll Gang
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Squishy Butt Charms
The Squeezy Keychain Simulator Looks Like a Lady's Backside
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Radioactive Products
Tritium Glowing Keychain Lasts 10 Years
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Creative Multi-Functional Accessories
Hangbag is a Keychain and Hanging Device
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Upbeat Symbolic Accessories
Handy Shft Pendants and Keychains Remind You Everything is Okay
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Mini Eco Chargers
Solar Charger Keyring
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Car-Finding Keychains
Pocket GPS System Locates Your Car From Afar
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Booze-Detecting Flashlights
The Mini Keychain Breathalyzer Is The Ultimate Driver Must-Have
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Cell Phone Car Keys
The Chrysler GEM Peapod Will Use iPhone as Ignition Key
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Sneaky Keychains
Cash Stash Lets You Store Spare Money in Sleuthy Style
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Luxury Auto Logo Keyring
Pendants the First Step Toward Ownership
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$200 Keychains
Louis Vuitton Key Rings Add Unnecessary Glamour to Your Keys
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Cash Hiding Capsules
The 'Cash Stash Keychain' Helps You Hide Your Money
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Cell Phones as Car Keys
The Mobile Intelligent Key System
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Stylish Board Games
Brass Skeleton Key Chess Set For the Fashionably Competitive
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Tactile Giggle Accesories
The Sound-Touch Pudding Keychain is Hilariously Random
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Key Breathalyser Prevents DUIs
Saab Alcokey
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DIY Swiss Army Keys
Fold Up Your Keys, Pretend to Hot Wire Your Car
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Keyring Webcams
The Multitasking Mini Digital Camera
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Anti-Counterfit Gadget
UV Key Ring Detects Fake Cash
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Keychain-Sized Film Cameras
The Ikimono Series 110 Camera
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Sneaker Freak Keychains
Supra Skytop Keyfob Delights Fans as an Extra Accessory
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Mini Universal Remotes
The 4-in-1 Keychain Buddy
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Fundraising for Creatives
Skeleton-Key Necklaces by 823KEYPROJECT Feed Starving Artists
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Keyring Hybrids
Scott Amron's Split Ring Key Blank is for the Absent-Minded
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Donut Keyrings
Surprise Key Rings For Adults & Children Alike
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Prayer Gadgets
Holy Bible Key Chain
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Keys Cloned From Photos
Duplication Software To Make You Paranoid
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Oversized Key Ring-Shaped Purses
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The KeysMe Lunar 02 Has a Mouse Control Joystick and More
Vibrant Fashionable Sanitizer Cases
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Mother's Day Jewelry Collections
PANDORA's Jewelry Pieces for Mother’s Day are Playful and Chic
Y2K-Inspired Keychain Cameras
The Kodak Charmera Millennium Edition Comes in Seven Designs
Precious Chocolate Lockets
The Ghirardelli Chocolocket Holds a Square of Chocolate Within
Luxury Lockit-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Louis Vuitton Unveils Its 2025 Silver Lockit Collection
Next-Generation Smart Lock Series
Dreame Technology Unveils Multiple Smart Lock Models
Intuitive Access Smart Locks
The U-tec ULTRALOQ Latch 5 Unlocks in Five Ways
Glowing Titanium Keychains
NoxTi Keychain Uses Tritium to Emit Continuous Light Without Batteries
Chic Game Day Accessories
ROCKNOT's New Game Day Collection is Showstopping and Personalized
Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy
Slider-Gamemackey Combines Retro Gaming Buttons with Fidget Puzzle Action
Festive Gamer Keycaps
The Dwarf Factory Sweetmas Keycaps Come in Three Styles
Keychain Game Controllers
Mini GameCube Controller Keychain Functions as a Fully Playable Gamepad
Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry
Studio GOGO's LEGO-Inspired Jewellery is Made to Be Played With
Flatpack Lighting Design
The IKEA Allen Key Lamp Turns the Brand’s Signature Tool into a Light
Plushie Keychain Collectibles
The LINE FRIENDS Plushie Keychains are Playful and Expressive
AI-Enhanced Phone Cases
The Flipper by Heineken Turns Upside Down When It Senses a Good Time
Multifunctional Smart Door Locks
The Lockin Veno Pro Has a Video Camera, Palm Recognition and More
Tennis Player Jewelry Capsules
Madison Keys x Brilliant Earth Partner for a Curated Collection
Family-Friendly Smart Locks
Philips 4200 Series WiFi Smart Deadbolt is Senior and Child-Friendly
Feature-Rich Wallet Collections
The NeoCraft Wallet Collection Elevates Everyday Carry with Style
Travel Fragrance Keychains
Skylar Debuted a New, Portable Format with Limited-Edition Accessories
Smartphone Addiction Meditation Lanterns
The Conceptual 'QUIES' Digital Detox Device is Calming
Security Smart Home Locks
SwitchBot Introduces its New Lock Ultra Feature to Protect Homes
Solar-Powered Smart Locks
The Lockin Veno Solar Eliminates the Need for Battery Swaps
Smart Touchscreen Home Locks
Kwikset Unveils Two New HomeConnect Smart Locks
Titanium Keychain Tools
The SpinTi Has Tritium Illumination with a Rotating Titanium Keychain
Solid Skincare Keychains
Purepeak Appeals to Gen Z's Love of Compact, Portable Cosmetic Keychains
Motorsport-Inspired Travel Accessories
Porsche Canada Released a Spring Lifestyle Collection
Car-Branded Item Trackers
The Mercedes-Benz Edition Chipolo Loop Matches Key Fobs
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Whimsical Heirloom-Quality Symbolic Talismans
3 Graces of Gold Debuts the Plot Twist Collection
Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings
The UScellular Pinky Promise Ring Discourages Excessive Phone Use
Industrial-Style Jewelry Collections
IKEA Singapore's ALLËNKI Turns a Tool into a Style Statement
Metallic Brutalist Keyboards
The 'Cleaver' Aluminum Keyboard Has a Chic, Industrial Feel
Ugly-Cute Character Keyrings
Fuggler x SpongeBob Remixes Beloved Cartoons in a Signature Style
Titanium Tool-Integrated Carabiners
The Mr. Gadget Edrin Has a Six-in-One Design
Cubic Industrial Phone Models
This Minimalist Phone Concept by Keziah Mendjisky is Utilitarian
Personalized Jewelry Cuffs
kWIT Jewelry's Name Drop Cuff is Eye-Catching and Chic
Accessorized Styling Sticks
Briogeo's Style + Treat Sweet to Sleek Treat Comes with a Keychain
Design-Led Keyboards Emerge
YUNZII Introduces Wood Keyboard with Customizable Switches
Office-Friendly Smart Locker Systems
The gumpo Lockers are Built with the Office in Mind
Doll-Inspired Pocket-Sized Jewelry
The Polly Pocket™ x ALEX AND ANI Collection is Playful
Collectible Hand Creams
Monclos' Comfort Hand Cream Can Be Customized with a Keyring
Analog Punch-Code Lockers
Streamlight Released the Portable EDC 'SpeedLocker' Case
Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards
Justin Mitchell Designed the Amber KB 1 Keyboard
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Bedside Reminder Lamps
The Darling Concept is a Bedside Lamp Designed to Track Everyday Essentials
Equestrian-Inspired Jewelry Pieces
kWIT is Ringing in the Lunar New Year
Keychain Beauty Balms
Glow Hub's Baby Glow Balm is Made for On-the-Go Touch-Ups
Premium Knife Holder Launches
Cutluxe Launches Sleek Magnetic Knife Holder for Modern Kitchens
Pink-Forward Practical Kitchen Tools
Kitchen Mama Has Expanded Its Product Line
Beach-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets x Electric Picks Collab on Jewelry-Like Accessories
Award-Winning Smart Locks
Lockin Technology Has Introduced the V7 Max Smart Lock
Durable Leather Travel Accessories
Whiskey Leatherworks Boasts Various Travel Accessories
Diy Keychain Cameras
The Keymera is a 3d-Printable Camera Designed by Matej Nahtigal
Seasonal Pet Care Capsules
PetSafe® Unveils a Collection of Pet Essentials for the Summer
Biometric Zipper Locks
LOCKBB Uses Fingerprint Recognition to Secure Bags and Luggage
Titanium Key-Shaped Multitools
KeyMaster 3.0 by EDC Monster is a Grade 5 Titanium Keychain
Keyboard-Style Cap Collectibles
Clickeez Snap Together to Create Custom Fidget Keychains
Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories
The 'Methaphone' Offers a Tactile Way to Curb Device Use
Accessorized Cleansing Mists
Glow Hub's Hand Cleansing Mists Come with a Keychain & Stickers
Sculptural Artful Hardware Collections
Petra Introduces a New Collection of Hardware for the Home
Pursemaker-Backed Blind Boxes
Montana West Debuts its First Blind Box Capsule Before the Holidays
Matching Chocolate Lockets
The Ghirardelli Chocolocket Reimagines Valentine's Day to Honor Pairs
Modular Desk Storage
Orbitkey Introduced the Grid Desk Organizer with Interchangeable Storage
Heavy-Duty Multitool Carabiner Clips
The Pivot X Carabiner Features Eight Tools
Omni-Compatible Item Trackers
The Chipolo Pop Lets Users Choose the Google and Apple Network
Analog Phone-Free Cases
Yondr Launches Phone-Free Pouches to Lock Away Connectivity
Design-Conscious Split Keyboards
The JezailFunder Jiffy 75 Reimagines a Classic Peripheral
Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks
DesignWright Designs the Minimal Flip Alarm Clock
WiFi-Enabled Accessible Smart Locks
The Wyze Lock Bolt v2 Has a Durable Glass Keypad
Low-Cost Subscription-Free Item Trackers
The Keepy Lost and Found ID Tag Uses No Batteries or Apps
Fingerprint-Locked Water Bottles
Baricade's Twist Cap Only Unlocks for Intended Users
Digital Wallet Car Keys
Samsung Wallet and Mercedes-Benz Partnered for Digital Car Keys
Utility Phone Cases
OtterBox's Sole Series Pack Stores Keys and Other Essentials
Sci-Fi Keycap Holders
The Lord of the Rings Mordor Keycap Holder Displays Artisan Keyboard Caps
Female-Focused Smart Wallet Solutions
iWallet Corporation Announces the iClutch Smart Wallet
Compact Key-Fob Consoles
The Playfob Reimagines Car Access as an Adorable Handheld Gaming
Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Film-Inspired Limited-Edition Jewelry Collections
8 Other Reasons Taps Wicked: for Good for Inspo
Adaptable Key Lock Designs
Schlage Debuts Its Impressive Advanced Rekey™ Solution
Two-Stage Lock Keychain Holders
The Titaner Titanium Belt Keychain is Made with GR5 Titanium
Singles Jewelry Collections
Tinder x Ian Charms' Collab Dropped for Uncuffing Season
Connected Industrial Key Organizers
The Journey LOC8 MOTION Key Organizer is Convenient
Industrial Fidget-Friendly Rings
This 9-Zone Titanium Mechanical Ring Satisfies Fidget Needs
Mindful Writing Ritual Pens
The Qui Magnetic Pencil System Turns Everyday Writing into a Ritual
Compact Tracking Devices
The GoTag Concept Reimagines GPS Trackers Through Material Contrast
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Playfully Reimagined Door Designs
Kiki and Joost Reinterpret the Door with Two Distinct Visions
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Pocket-Sized Teeth Essentials
Lucky Toothpicks by Lucky Original Offer Durable White Birch
Sculptural Knife Lanyard Beads
Noblie's New Collection of Paracord Beads is Versatile
Tactile Smartphone Keyboard Cases
The Akko MetaKey Case Brings Physical Keys to the iPhone 17
Crystalline Cartoon Clog Accessories
The Hello Kitty x Crocs Jibbitz Collection is Dazzling
Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories
Susan Kare Launches 32 New Mac Icons as Jewelry and Key Caps
Discreet Retrofit Smart Locks
The Yale Linus Smart Lock 2 Lite Features KeySense Technology
Titanium Pocket Screwdriver
Audacious Concept X URBAN Tool XS Screwdriver is Artful and Practical
Experimental Door Handles
The Door Knobs Exhibition Explores Form, Material, and Interaction
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
Magnetic Couples Socks
Adorable Socks That Connect with Magnetic Arms
Automated Access Smart Locks
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt Offers Handsfree Toggling
Energy-Efficient Smart Home Locks
The Ultraloq Bolt Z-Wave Maximizes Connectivity and More
Ergonomic Precision Jewelry-Making Implements
Xuron Corporation Boasts Capsule for Women
Wind-Up Mood Lamps
Buddy Mood Lamp Uses Mechanical Key Control Instead of Digital Interfaces
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Recycled Plastic Item Trackers
The Roam Smart Tracker Was Designed by the Tangerine Design Firm
Skull Tabletop Organizer
Suck UK Showcases a Stunning Skull-Shaped Bedside Valet
Interactive Pocket Torches
The LOOPDOT Flashlight Adds Gaming Features to a Compact Everyday Light
Playful Accessory Drops
Foundry Mews' Valentine Collection Offers a Stylish Season of Love
Note Clip Organizers
The Note Clip by Studio17 Design Turns Everyday Kitchen Clips into Tools
Discreetly Connected Smart Locks
The Level Lock Pro Looks Like a Conventional Deadbolt
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights
Barebones Presents the Dynamic Vintage Flashlight
Soft Brutalist Door Hardware
Schlage Debuts the Aspect, Part of Pin & Tumbler A Studio by Schlage
Honeycomb-Patterned EDC Capsules
BLC Metalworks Honeycomb Brass Capsule For Tiny Items
Interactive Table Lamps
The Tap Tap Table Lamp Concept Proposes a Intuitive Lighting System
High-Tech Residential Security Systems
The Next Gen Smart Lock Boasts Biometric Authentication
Accessory Adorned Caps
Simone Giertz's Patch Cap Turns One's Head into a Mobile Organizer
Fantasy Keycap Designs
Dwarf Factory Releases Hogwarts House Keycaps Designed with Detailed Crests
Sleek Office Storages
gumpo Introduces the RFID Locker System with Seamless Functionality
Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories
Asprey Studio Designs the Esc Kets Featuring Icon Graphics
DIY Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Launches at Target with Smart DIY Kits for Everyday Living
Minimal Titanium Keychains
Quick-Release Edc Carry System Opens with One Hand for Seamless Use
Compact Precision EDC Multitools
The OmniPro 2.0 Wrench Turns into Ten Tools in One
Hand-Scripted Initial Pendants
Anne Sportun's Latest Jewelry Capsule is Deeply Personal
Metal Low-Profile Keycaps
Awekeys Air Metal Keycaps Bring Cupronickel to Slim Keyboards
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Next Gen Smart Locks
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Durable Modern Mailboxes
Adoorn's Non-Locking Mailbox Boosts Curb Appeal & Convenience
Safety Alarm Keychains
Pebblebee Halo Personal Safety Tracker Has Siren, Strobe, and Live Alerts
Novelty Teeth Pot Holders
Chomp Chattering Teeth Pot Holders Use Silicone Grips for Hot Cookware
Specialized Jobsite Storage Padlocks
KNAACK and PACLOCK Debut a Specialized Padlock
Concealed Cowboy Belt Buckles
The Ford Truckle Belt Buckle Hides a Car Key-Fob Within Its Design
Futuristic Palm-Scna Locks
TCL D2 Pro Introduces Palm Vein Scanning for Contactless Door Access
Pocket Writing Accessories
The iKKO MindOne Snap-In Case Turns a Card-Sized Phone into a Writer
Shell Entry Organizers
The SHELL Turns Keys and Wallet Storage into a Display Object