# Handy Doorjamb Accessories The 2nd Shift Key Plate Provides a Conveniently Placed By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2nd-shift-key-plate References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/46061/) & [2ndshiftstudio](http://www.2ndshiftstudio.com/#key) Short of welding your keychain to the door handle of your vehicle (with a second set next to the ignition), the 2nd Shift Key Plate helps you to keep your [car and house keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniki) in as relevant a place as possible. The clever design is a reworking of the standard strike plate in a door latch system, extending it beyond the edge of the hinged panel and well into your interior space. Instead of having the lip of the metal jamb protector end abruptly with a subtly projecting curve, it has been cut into a much longer and bent shape that takes the jagged silhouette of a key. Wrapping around the inside wall of your front door, it acts as a hook for hanging [key rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-belt-keychain), lanyards, sunglasses and more. The 2nd Shift Key Plate reminds you of all of your necessary effects, sidestepping the distractions that arise as you approach your exit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient Key Storage:** The trend of creating innovative key storage solutions that are easily accessible and relevant to everyday life. - **Enhanced Door Accessories:** The trend of designing door accessories that go beyond their basic function and provide additional convenience. - **Integrating Essential Items:** The trend of integrating essential items into everyday objects to reduce the chances of forgetting or misplacing them. ### Where This Applies - **Home Improvement:** The industry that can explore the market for innovative door accessories and key storage solutions. - **Automotive:** The industry that can incorporate convenient key storage features into vehicles to enhance user experience. - **Personal Accessories:** The industry that can develop wearable or portable key storage solutions for individuals on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Compact License Plate Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/license-plate-mount.md) - [Sophisticated Physical Key Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-key-cover-plus.md) - [Interior Push-Pull Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anylock-milda.md) - [Antitheft Car Key Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-key-faraday-shield.md) - [Compact Key Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniki.md) - [Smart Home Security Fobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-security-tag.md) - [Connected Industrial Key Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-loc8-motion.md)