# DIY Keyboards The Ergodex DX1 Lets you Move the Keys for Ultimate Comfort By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergodex-dx1 References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/ergodex-dx1-lets-you-move-the-keys-wherever-you-want/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/77ba/) The Ergodex DX1 is a designer's dream. While keyboard functions may be hard when using designing software, this DIY keyboard lets you move the keys around to fit your specific needs. The Ergodex DX1 has a [flexible base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-keyboard-1) and includes 25 [keys that are programmable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makr-keyboard-kits). This DIY keyboard is also ideal for gamers and programmers. **Implications** - Consumers greatly appreciate products that respect their needs and desires, and that is definitely the case with clever innovations like these. When a company is able to identify the advanced needs of their most experienced customers, the result is oftentimes a product with a hugely advantageous level of customization that puts the needs of their customers front and center. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Keyboards:** The trend of DIY keyboards like the Ergodex DX1 allows users to customize their keyboards for ultimate comfort and productivity. - **User-centric Design:** The Ergodex DX1 exemplifies the trend of user-centric design, putting the needs and desires of consumers at the forefront of product development. - **Personalized Input Devices:** The rise of personalized input devices, such as the Ergodex DX1, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming, design, and programming industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** The DIY keyboard trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the gaming industry as gamers seek personalized and comfortable input devices. - **Design Industry:** The Ergodex DX1's customizable features create disruptive innovation opportunities in the design industry, allowing designers to optimize their workflow. - **Programming Industry:** The Ergodex DX1's programmable keys offer disruptive innovation opportunities for programmers, enabling them to create custom shortcuts and enhance their productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Two-Part Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naya-create-keyboard.md) - [Creative Modular Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-louder.md) - [Programmable Split Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-nine-ergotkl-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Shapeshifting Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elite-adjustable-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Optimized Developer-Targeted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/developers-keyboard.md) - [Customizable Designer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-board.md) - [Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbird-spec-project.md) - [Experimental Custom-Designed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround.md)