# Snail-Inspired Keyboard Caracol By Alex Covert | Published 2008-03-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snail-inspired-keyboard-caracol References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/03/snailinspired_o.php) This keyboard was inspired by a snail and is based around a one-handed design (kind of strange considering snails don't have hands at all). The concept utilizes a [rotating keywheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-keyboard) that spins at a 5:1 ratio (this means the keywheel moves 5 times the distance of the sideways movement of the mouse). Huh? Let's just say that a slight movement of the mouse allows you to reach a lot of the keys. This intricate design makes [one-handed computing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nics-hesper64100) possible. The color and shell-like shape of the keywheel might resemble a snail but, the unique design might actually make typing faster. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **One-handed Computing:** The snail-inspired keyboard's one-handed design opens up opportunities for more accessible computing. - **Rotating Keywheels:** The rotating keywheel concept could inspire new keyboard and input device designs that improve typing speed and accuracy. - **Biomimicry:** The snail-inspired design showcases the potential for biomimicry in computer hardware. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** The snail-inspired keyboard has potential to disrupt the computer hardware industry with its unconventional design. - **Accessibility Technology:** The one-handed design of the snail-inspired keyboard could innovate accessibility technology for people with disabilities. - **Gaming Accessories:** The rotating keywheel concept might inspire new gaming accessories that enhance player performance and experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snake-Inspired Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-design1.md) - [Sleek Workflow-Enhancing Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knob-1-keyboard.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Inclusive One-Handed Gamer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehanded-keyboard-concept.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Autocomplete Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-intelligent-keyboard.md) - [Customizable Two-Part Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naya-create-keyboard.md) - [Honeycomb-Inspired PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-and-mouse-design.md) - [Rotary Dial Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-dial.md)