# Computer Security By Color Scheme Cheng-Li Hung's Rubik's Cube By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-02-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-security-its-all-in-the-color-scheme References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/359454/rubiks-cube-security-gadget-looks-too-complicated-to-be-useful) & [via http](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/02/21/color-security/) So instead of memorizing numbers and letters, I will have to memorize color sequences? Say what? That's what designer Cheng-Li Hung has in mind when he designed the Rubik's cube as a [security devise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system). The [color combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colormix) are immense and you can even customize the little windows on the cubes with tiny pictures. Furthermore, the cube can be set up to add a time constraint to prevent trespassers from just parking their butts on your couch (with a six pack) to try and guess the color combination to your PC while playing with a Rubik's cube. Now whenever you need to identify yourself to access your computer, instead of typing the usual text on the keyboard, you will instead need to solve the cube's pre-programmed color scheme and presto! How is that easier than numbers and letters? I would love to read some opinions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-based Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new security systems that utilize color-based authentication instead of traditional numbers or letters. - **Customizable Authentication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable authentication methods, such as personalized color combinations or images on security devices. - **Gamified Authentication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the gamification of authentication processes, like using puzzle-solving, such as Rubik's Cube, to access electronic devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cybersecurity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop color-based authentication systems to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect sensitive data. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate color-based authentication methods into consumer electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine gaming elements with authentication processes to create unique and engaging user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Impossible Iridescent Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube.md) - [Secure Chess Move Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passwords-from-chess-moves.md) - [Cubic Color-Changing Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-33-phantom.md) - [Desktop GIF Displayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-cube.md) - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Colorful Compact Retro Keypads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoompad-essential-edition.md) - [Smart Rubik’s Cube-Style Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocube-22.md) - [Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playcube.md)