# Custom Picture Keyboards These Keyboard Stickers Replace Letters with Illustrations By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-picture-keyboards References: [chrisdelorenzo](http://chrisdelorenzo.com) When first being introduced to the Alphabet, kids are taught to associate each letter with a picture ('A' is for [apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare), 'B' is for ball). As Adults, to clarify pronunciation of letters, we also use word associations, but not necessarily with an object. We may say M as in Mary, or P as in Paul. With these [Custom Picture Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keycons-library), Chris Monro DeLorenzo has combined some of the familiar word/picture associations (like 'C' is for cat) with new fun, quirky illustrations, like 'B' is for Bowie! This creative idea will help both kids and adults remember the [keys on a keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-shortcut-image-creator). Below is his explanation of the motivation behind his design: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Picture Keyboard Stickers:** The trend towards using picture stickers for keyboard keys opens up opportunities for designers and creators to innovate with new and unique designs. - **Multisensory Learning Tools:** The trend towards incorporating pictures and imagery in learning tools offers an opportunity to create more engaging and effective multisensory learning experiences for all ages. - **Personalized Keyboard Accessories:** The trend towards creating custom and personalized accessories, such as picture keyboard stickers, allows for new business opportunities in the customization market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The education industry can benefit from incorporating multisensory learning tools, like picture keyboard stickers, to make learning more engaging and effective. - **Technology:** The technology industry can expand their accessory line to include personalized keyboard accessories, such as picture keyboard stickers, catering to individual preferences and personalities. - **Design:** The design industry can benefit from the trend towards custom and unique keyboard stickers, allowing for the creation of new and innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md) - [Projector-Equipped Multilingual Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-keyboard.md) - [Building Block-Friendly Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melgeek-pixel.md) - [Spaceship-Inspired Keyboard Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benemate-apollo-keycap-set.md) - [Keyboard-Style Cap Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clickeez.md) - [Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbird-spec-project.md) - [Customizable Designer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-board.md) - [Electronic Ink Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gauge-keyboard.md) - [Makeup-Inspired Colorfuldevices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-mechanical-keyboard.md)