# Geeky Guerrilla Sculptures The QWERTY Keyboard Monument By Howard Wu | Published 2008-07-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwerty-monument-computer-arifact References: [englishrussia](http://www.englishrussia.com/?p=376) The keyboard monument seen in the photo is located in the city of Ekaterinburg in Russia, though I question how popular the [QWERTY-style sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-and-stone-piano-v2) is as a tourist attraction. But who knows? The [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino) video shows its size in comparison to people. I'm not sure how it could become marketed, as the artwork is relatively low in detail, and requires a bird's eye view to capture its intended picture. However, it does have the rare trait of being a rather [low-tech rendition of a hi-tech device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-he-concrete-edition). I don't know whether this idea will catch on, or even what it should be categorized as... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **QWERTY Keyboard Art:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new artistic expressions using technological symbols to connect with tech-savvy consumers. - **Unconventional Monuments:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create unconventional monuments that challenge traditional design principles and attract attention through novelty. - **Low-tech Hi-tech Art:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine artistic renditions of sophisticated technology with low-tech materials to create striking contrasts and engage audiences in unexpected ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate technology-inspired sculptures into the art world to bridge the gap between the digital and physical realms. - **Tourism and Travel:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop unique tourist attractions by showcasing unconventional monuments that offer Instagram-worthy photo opportunities. - **Tech and Gadgets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaboration between tech companies and artists to create visually compelling representations of new technology, showcasing the intersection of art and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NYC-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icebreaker.md) - [Experimental Custom-Designed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround.md) - [Coding Newbie Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-world-keyboard.md) - [Slim Brutalist Functional Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleaver.md) - [Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbird-spec-project.md) - [Retro Futurist Keyboard Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mdr-dasher-keyboard.md) - [Spherical Double-Sided Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-gboard.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finalmouse-centerpiece.md) - [Screen-Based Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finalmouse.md)