# Computing Fridge Magnets Leave Nerdy Messages for Friends Using Sticky Jam Keyboard Magnets By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-jam-keyboard-magnets References: [gadgetsmatrix](http://gadgetsmatrix.com/archives/keyboard-magnets/18597) & [design-3000.de](http://www.design-3000.de/Magnete) Aside from sticking take-out menus to the fridge, the Sticky Jam Keyboard Magnets are a fun and nerdy way to leave messages for loved ones. This set of magnets comes with 139 [keys, including numbers and punctuation marks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwarf-factory-sweetmas-keycaps). If leaving endearing "I miss you" messages are not your style, you could put together some threatening messages to dissuade family members from eating the last piece of chocolate cake and even warn them of expired goods. The magnets come in a flat sheet so you can easily pop them out like gum. In case you lose any and can't spell a word, these magnets can easily be recreated with an [old desktop keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-switch-keyboard) that's lying around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Messaging Magnets:** Opportunity for companies to create customizable messaging magnets for personal and promotional use. - **Nerdy Home Decor:** Growth potential for companies to offer nerdy and unique home decor items like sticky jam keyboard magnets. - **Repurposing Old Electronics:** Opportunity to explore innovative ways to repurpose old desktop keyboards into functional and creative products like magnets. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery & Office Supplies:** The stationery and office supplies industry can tap into the trend of customizable messaging magnets and offer unique options for personal and workspace use. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the demand for nerdy and unconventional items by introducing products like sticky jam keyboard magnets. - **E-waste Recycling & Sustainability:** Companies in the e-waste recycling and sustainability sector can explore innovative ways to repurpose old desktop keyboards into useful products, such as magnets, reducing electronic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Sticky Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder.md) - [Keyboard-Style Cap Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clickeez.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Reusable Magnetic Sticky Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note.md) - [Magnetic Desk Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagon-board-game-trays.md) - [Sticky Note Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-gen-2.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Building Block-Friendly Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melgeek-pixel.md)