# Hand-Imprinting Handles 'Pause at the Threshold' Encourages Mindfulness During Simple Actions By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-at-the-threshold References: [dearhuman](http://www.dearhuman.ca/?dearhuman_project=pause-at-the-threshold) The [front door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skitter) is a place where you might leave messages for yourself and others; by having a physical effect on you, 'Pause at the Threshold' is a project that works to encourage mindful moments as you enter and exit a home. Created by the Dear Human studio, this object appears to be a fairly standard-looking [exterior door handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wide-guy-door-pull), complete with a closed grip and a tab that will unlatch the mechanism when pressed down. Because it's designed for use with your fingers wrapped around it and your thumb pushing the catch with the most pressure, the designers decided to emboss backwards letters onto that component. As a result of opening the door, the homeowner or visitor is left with the word "Stay" impressed into his skin for little while. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mindful Moment Design:** Designing objects that encourage mindfulness during everyday actions like opening doors. - **Embodied Messaging:** Creating physical imprints on the body as a form of communication or reminder. - **Sensory Interaction:** Incorporating tactile experiences into design to engage the senses and promote mindful behaviors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design and Architecture:** Incorporating mindfulness-focused design elements into various spaces, including door handles. - **Wellness and Meditation:** Using physical imprints as a tool for promoting mindfulness and meditation practices. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Developing innovative products that integrate sensory interactions for enhanced user experience and emotional connection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Door Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Interior Push-Pull Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anylock-milda.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md) - [Immersive Focus Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actify.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Hands-Free Home Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milda-evolve-door.md) - [Reimagined Cabinet Hardware Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-hardware.md)