# Steampunk Keyboard Cuffs The Typewriter Arm Guard Sends Messages with Old-Fashioned Flair By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-arm-guard-keyboard References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/12/26/Steampunk-Arm-Guard-With-Bluetooth-And-Touchpad/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/98411032/functional-typewriter-arm-guard-with) Where old-fashioned leather accessories meet new world technology, the Typewriter Arm Guard combines the unique qualities of different time periods. Decked out in [harness straps, metal rivets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-keyboard) and a molded leather base, this armband is a heavy duty piece of equipment that straps right onto your forearm. Surprisingly, this relic is actually fitted with a [functional keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keysme-lunar-02) that is powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a mini 2.4 GHz USB wireless receiver. That means that this isn't just a [cool fashion accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband), it also works to send text messages on your cellphone, even if it is 100 feet away from you. This Typewriter Arm Guard, created by Thomas Willeford of Brute Force Studios is a functional steampunk keyboard accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Steampunk Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion entrepreneurs to capitalize on the growing trend of combining classical leather accessories with modern technology. - **Functional Fashion:** The Typewriter Arm Guard shows the potential for integrating technology into fashion accessories in a practical way to provide improved functionality for the wearer. - **Wireless Connectivity:** An opportunity exists for tech companies to explore innovative ways to pair wireless connectivity with fashionable accessories to provide greater convenience and freedom to users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers and retailers in the fashion industry to tap into the growing demand for unique and functional steampunk-inspired accessories. - **Technology:** Opportunities exist for technology companies to explore new ways to integrate wireless technology into fashion accessories to enhance their functionality. - **Communication:** Communication companies have the opportunity to explore new ways of enabling users to send messages remotely using innovative, fashion-inspired devices such as the Typewriter Arm Guard. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Victorian-Inspired USB Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-diviner-keyboard.md) - [Silver-Infused Self-Cleaning Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-antimicrobial-keyboard.md) - [Compact Cushioned Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hue-bluetooth-keyboard.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Writer-Focused Keyboard Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-wordrunner.md) - [Wireless-Charging Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberboard.md) - [Typing Speed-Increasing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charachorder-x.md) - [Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-shell.md) - [DJ-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberboard-r2-le-smoking.md)