# Accessible Electronic Handles The Easy E-Lock Requires No Key Insertion Nor Lever Turning By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/05/12/keyless-entry-at-home/) & [arch3dtz.tumblr](http://arch3dtz.tumblr.com/post/117678629570) It really is about time that the standard door handle is reinvented, in this concept called the E-Lock puts forth a practical proposal. Designer Pasque Dudley Mawalla figures that cut metal keys may as well be left behind, and that the act of turning a latch offers only limited accessibility. The solution is a [doorknob that one can easily operate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockin-veno-pro) with her hands full. A [compact keychain pass card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-lock-matter) could be waved before the built-in sensor, and a simple nudge to the lever would release the bolt with no wrist acrobatics required. What these mean is that entry into one's home or apartment is a little closer to being barrier-free. The E-Lock system would be great for parents with young kids, and for people with a [range of physical disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-palm-lock). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Reinvented Door Handles:** Opportunity for creating innovative door handle designs that are more accessible and practical. - **Keyless Entry Systems:** Potential to develop keyless entry systems that use pass cards or other mobile devices for easy access. - **Barrier-free Home Access:** Opportunity to create technologies that provide barrier-free access to homes for people with disabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hardware Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing ergonomic and accessible door handles. - **Home Security:** Opportunities for developing keyless entry systems and security solutions for residential properties. - **Assistive Technology:** Opportunity to develop technologies that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Home Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milda-evolve-door.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Intuitive Access Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-latch-5.md) - [Quad-Access Connected Doorknobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k1.md) - [Smart Matter-Enabled Door Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-lock-u300.md) - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [Easy-to-Install Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezviz-dl01s-smart-diy-lock.md) - [Easily Installed Intelligent Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securaki.md) - [Adaptable Key Lock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-rekey.md)