The Natural Keyboard isn't the first computer peripheral to be made out of wood, but it is perhaps the first to ever incorporate moss into its design. Similar to the Oree Board, the Natural Keyboard is set apart thanks to its green fuzzy body. Melding the manmade technological age with nature, this accessory will be appreciated by many.
Designed by Robbie Tilton in collaboration with Danny Rozin for Digital Fabrication, the Natural Keyboard helps to reconnect modern society with nature. Tilton reveals, "I was passionate about creating this because I feel the aesthetic of modern technological objects are cold and lifeless," noting that "we are constantly removing ourselves from nature." Visually and tactile-y stimulating, the Natural Keyboard is beneficial on more than one level.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Natural Technology
- Incorporating natural elements into technology designs to create a more visually and tactile-y stimulating experience.
- Sustainability in Tech Peripherals
- Addressing the need for eco-friendly products and incorporating sustainability practices in creating tech peripherals.
- Biophilic Design
- Incorporating elements of nature in design to humanize modern technology and minimize disconnection from nature.
Where This Applies
- Technology
- Opportunity for tech companies to create eco-friendly peripherals using sustainable practices and incorporating biophilic design to attract contemporary consumers who seek natural products.
- Furniture
- Opportunity for furniture companies to explore integrating biophilic designs in creating sustainable desks, chairs, and other pieces that blend technology with nature.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior design companies to use natural technology products and accessories to enhance human connection with nature and create eco-conscious spaces.
