# DIY Duplicate Keys 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz Lets You Print Your Own Keys By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-diaz References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/08/05/while-you-sleep-by-oscar-diaz/) & [oscar-diaz.net](http://www.oscar-diaz.net/) 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz is a design for [duplicate keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfob) using a [3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept). Diaz's creation lets the user customize the keys' shape as a visual guide to their respective locks. The hole in the center enables keys to easily [fit on keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniki) and even bracelets. The 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz design was part of the New Simplicity exhibition in London, which explores 3D technology design. **Implications** - 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz is an ingenious concept that leverages 3D printing for a common purpose in a very innovative way. Leave your thoughts below in the comment section. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing:** 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz demonstrates the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize key duplication. - **Customization:** The ability to customize the shape of keys using 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz presents an opportunity for personalized security solutions. - **Wearable Keys:** 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz's key design with a hole in the center opens up possibilities for keys to be worn as fashionable accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz showcases the potential for 3D printing in the key duplication industry. - **Home Security:** The customizable key design of 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the home security industry. - **Fashion:** 'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz's wearable key design merges fashion and functionality, creating opportunities within the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [3D-Printed Auto Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fits.md) - [3D Medicine Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doserx1.md) - [3D-Printed Workshop Wrenches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workshop-wrench.md) - [Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-key-fob.md) - [3D-Printed Door Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles.md) - [Easy-to-Install Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezviz-dl01s-smart-diy-lock.md) - [Adaptive DIY Macro Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keybon.md) - [Freestyle Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-printer-device.md)