# Digital Design Shortcut Keyboards The 'PenPad' Shortcut Keyboard Works with Procreate By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortcut-keyboard References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/penpad-procreate-shortcut-keypad-21-12-2021/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/781230831/penpad-an-intuitive-shortcut-panel-for-procreate-artists)  The 'PenPad' shortcut keyboard is a handy peripheral for digital designers of various experience level to incorporate into their existing setup when in search of a way to optimize their workflow. The compact keyboard is capable of being easily incorporated onto a desktop and will go to work providing users with access to a number of functions that would otherwise need to be manually selected within the design suite. Designed for use with Procreate, the keyboard is equipped with a total of 23 shortcuts, which will help to drastically enhance workflow. The 'PenPad' shortcut keyboard comes in black and white finish options to suit existing peripherals on a desktop, and is rated to deliver up to 2.5-days worth of use per charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shortcut Keyboards:** There is an opportunity for digital designers in need of a keyboard which will help to save time by giving them access to various functions that would otherwise need to be manually selected. - **Procreate Tools:** With the increasing popularity of Procreate, there is an opportunity to create related peripherals that will improve workflow and enhance user experience. - **Optimizing Workflow:** There is an opportunity to create digital tools and technologies that will help to optimize digital designers' workflow and ultimately improve their productivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Design:** There is an opportunity for digital design companies to create shortcuts and related peripherals for various design suites like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and others. - **Peripheral Devices:** There is an opportunity in the peripheral devices industry to create products like shortcut keyboards, joysticks, and other accessories that enhance the user experience for digital designers. - **Technology:** There is an opportunity in the technology industry to create software and mobile applications which will help digital designers organize and optimize their workflow. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Handed Shortcut Keypads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xencelabs-quick-keys-remote.md) - [Slim Shortcut Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shorotcut-keyoard.md) - [Customizable Designer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-board.md) - [Display-Equipped Creator Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-louder-nomad-e-keyboard.md) - [Purpose-Built Creator Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-keyboard.md) - [All-in-One Tablet Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skfp-combo-keyboard.md) - [Sleek Workflow-Enhancing Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knob-1-keyboard.md) - [Productive Screen-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-keyboard.md) - [Customizable Creative Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-macro-keyboard-system.md)