# Warped Wavy Keyboards Tactile Keys by Michael Roopenian is a Wicked Way to Spruce Up the Desktop By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-04-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-roopenian References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/engrain-tactile-keyboard-to-use-the-sense-of-touch-for-a-better-typing-experience) & [michaelroopenian](http://www.michaelroopenian.com/index.php?/design/tactile-keys/) Michael Roopenian's Tactile Keys is a wickedly designed keyboard that will definitely give your desktop setup a [distinct flair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleaver). The idea behind Tactile Keys is to allow users to be able to distinguish the different letters on the keyboard with their [sense of touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-keyboard). Michael Roopenian gave each individual key a unique wave design that varies in the number of waves, angle and size. The overall design incorporates a ripple effect. The designer took into consideration the way most people type, creating the different keys according to the [typical movements people make](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-keyboard). Michael Roopenian's Tactile Keys will add a new level to typing, and all your colleagues will be jealous if they see it sitting on your desk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Distinct Flair Keyboards:** The Tactile Keys by Michael Roopenian offers a unique design that adds a distinct flair to desktop setups. - **Sense of Touch Differentiation:** Tactile Keys allow users to distinguish the different letters on the keyboard through their sense of touch. - **Wave Design Keyboards:** Michael Roopenian's Tactile Keys feature a wave design on each individual key, creating a visually appealing and tactile typing experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** The Tactile Keys keyboard presents opportunities for designers to create visually interesting and functional keyboards. - **Technology:** The development of innovative keyboard designs like Tactile Keys contributes to the evolution of user input technology. - **Office Supplies:** The unique design of the Tactile Keys keyboard offers an opportunity for office supply companies to offer distinctive and attractive keyboards to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbird-spec-project.md) - [Sleek Workflow-Enhancing Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knob-1-keyboard.md) - [Inflated Key Cap Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-type-keyboard.md) - [Experimental Custom-Designed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround.md) - [Touch Interface Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-keyboard.md) - [Coding Newbie Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-world-keyboard.md) - [Visually Warped Keyboard Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keycap.md) - [NYC-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icebreaker.md) - [Electronic Ink Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gauge-keyboard.md)