# Dicey Peepholes The Maker Faire 'No Finger Zone' Contraption Creates Caution By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-finger-zone References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5545660/wooden-peep-hole-iris-features-unsurprising-no-finger-zone) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/pip_r_lagenta/4631860819/) As helpful and sometimes necessary [peepholes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) can be, if they must be as dangerous as the 'No Finger Zone' one, I'm not sure that I want one--or be in any area that calls for one. Featuring a steampunk design with [razor-sharp blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozo-design-neoblade), at least you know that someone would never try to poke through the peephole for fear of losing a finger. Showcased at [Maker Faire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget), the 'No Finger Zone' was probably one of the more interesting contraptions made. To see it in action, watch the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steampunk Design:** Opportunity for integrating steampunk design elements in various products and services incorporating safety features. - **Blade Technology:** Potential for developing innovative safety mechanisms using blade technology in different industries. - **Cautionary Devices:** Growing demand for cautionary devices that prioritize safety without compromising functionality or aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Home Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create safer and more interactive home security systems utilizing steampunk design and blade technology. - **Architectural Design:** Potential for incorporating cautionary devices with unique designs in architectural projects, adding both safety and artistic elements. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop innovative safety devices and protocols using blade technology for industrial manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Peephole Doorbell Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-peephole-cam.md) - [Industrial Fidget-Friendly Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-mechanical-ring.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Safe Play-Training Kids Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnot.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wm-levsha.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md)