# Eye Mask Messages The Eye-Patch Lets You Send a Message While You Sleep By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-mask-messages-eye-patch References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2009/06/24/7923.html) [Eye masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therabody-smartgoggles-2) can be a life-saver, especially if you don’t have proper blinds or if you want to take a quick [afternoon nap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-stella1). Unfortunately, sometimes, annoying roommates or family members think that waking you up during your necessary beauty sleep is a funny thing to do. The [Eye-Patch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-eye-patches) leaves messages for those who want to wake you up with clever lines such as “I’m not sleeping, I’m just thinking” or “wake me up at ____.” It’s a quirky little way to either fend off the annoying members of your family, or provoke them even more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Eye Masks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Smart eye masks that can display messages or notifications. - **Personalized Sleep Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Sleep accessories that can be customized with personal messages or designs. - **Interactive Sleep Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Interactive sleep technology that allows users to communicate while sleeping. ### Where This Applies - **Sleepwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Sleepwear manufacturers could incorporate messaging capabilities into their products. - **Smart Home:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Smart home companies could integrate eye mask messaging features into their existing products. - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Mobile accessory manufacturers could develop eye mask attachments that display messages from smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eyelash-Friendly Sleep Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyelash-protecting-eye-masks.md) - [Smart Eye Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepris.md) - [Soothing Smart Sleeping Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-smart-sleep-mask.md) - [Weighted Eye Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weighted-eye-mask.md) - [Deep Sleep Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-patches.md) - [Buttery Under-Eye Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-eye-masks.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Sound-Playing Sleep Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundplaying-sleep-mask.md) - [Latte-Inspired Eye Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-eye-patches.md)