# Geeky Doormats ‘Slide to Unlock' Shows iPhone Love By Ayman | Published 2009-05-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-to-unlock-door-mat References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/slide_to_unlock_doormat_is_perfect_for_iphone_enthusiasts_and_geeks.php) & [meninos.us](http://www.meninos.us/products.php?product=Unlock-Doormat) If you're not satisfied by just parading your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-home) around, you can show your [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-smart-door-lock-x) love to visitors of your home with this [geeky doormats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs). The 'Slide to Unlock' doormat is made from rugged rubber, measures 27×13 inches, and sells for $50. I am not sure if sliding the feet will automatically unlock the door, but they will make your shoes less dirty for sure! **Implications** - Mass produced, highly recognizable products are an excellent way to draw attention toward your product or service -- granted it must be done without copyright violation. All industries should take note of motifs that gain a large degree of attention within the media and pop culture, and consider incorporating familiar designs into their product packaging and advertising. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geeky Doormats:** Opportunity to create unique and eye-catching doormats with designs inspired by popular culture and media. - **Slide to Unlock:** Potential for incorporating familiar smartphone gestures in different products to appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **Apple Love:** Creating merchandise that taps into the loyal fanbase of Apple products and appeals to their passion for the brand. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create unique and geeky doormats that add personality to homes. - **Consumer Electronics:** Chance for electronics brands to incorporate familiar smartphone gestures into their devices and enhance user experience. - **Merchandise and Licensing:** Potential for companies to create and sell merchandise based on popular brands like Apple to cater to their dedicated fanbase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patterned Luxe Progressive Doormats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-outlier.md) - [Customizable All-Purpose Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-floor-mat.md) - [iPhone-Connected Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-home.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Smart Bath Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issin.md) - [Remote Monitoring Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-monitoring-smart-door-lock.md) - [Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trampletek-blue.md) - [Smartphone-Centric Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlage-encode-plus.md) - [Minimalist Biometric Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-u100-smart-lock.md)