# Computer Key Mug Mats Spillage is Acceptable Only On These Keyboard Coasters By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-coasters References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/keyboard-coasters/) & [mollaspace](http://www.mollaspace.com/shop/keyboard-coasters.html) The keyboard coasters take out the mundane quality often present in the living room. Although regular round coasters are great and conventional, they all start to look the same after some time. Made of acrylic, these keyboard coasters will protect your new [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) from irritating condensation rings as well as forewarn your clueless guests what the consequences are if they dare to spill under your roof, although it might be better for them to spill on this keyboard than any others. These coasters come in a couple of [different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters) so if you don't have a large number of guests, you can tell which cup is who's by the coaster, that is unless you already have different patterned guest mugs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Coasters:** Incorporate fun and unique designs into practical home accessories like coasters for increased consumer appeal. - **Customizable Tableware:** Exploit the consumer desire for personalization by offering customized coasters to match different mugs, or even include customers own photos or graphics. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Tapping into the environmentally conscious consumer market by offering coasters made from sustainable materials such as bamboo or recycled plastics. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Offering creative and unique coasters can increase consumer interest and appeal in home decor. - **Personalized Gifts:** Providing customizable coasters as a potential novel gift idea with practical uses and customization, increasing their personal and sentimental value. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Using environmentally friendly materials to make coasters and other household items to fulfil the demand of eco-friendly consumers and contribute towards our planet's sustainability efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterproof Desktop Technology Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spillresistant-desk-mat.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [PC Component Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekloot-mousepad.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Striking Landscape Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-wrist-rest.md) - [Coffee-Themed Limited-Edition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-signature-series-cappuccino.md)