# Interactive Open-Source Touch Bars The 'Barry' Builds on the Apple Innovation in the MacBook Pro By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-bar References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/07/10/the-touchbar-goes-independent/) The [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-x700) [MacBook Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchnook) began offering models with the Touch Bar last year which has been criticized by many, but the 'Barry' Touch Bar aims to help offer the functionality to any user. The device works on macOS as well as Windows to make it suitable for use by virtually any PC user. The device offers a touchscreen peripheral that will shift so it can be used for different tasks. Designed by Alex Pluda, the device enables users to perform a series of functionalities that include [customized controls for designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intact-studio-vsn1), music controls when audio is playing, and much more. The 'Barry' Touch Bar peripheral could be used in a multitude of different ways to help make computing feel a little bit more customized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Interactive Touchscreen Peripherals:** Developing interactive touchscreen peripherals that enhance user experience while using computing devices. - **Open-source Touch Bars:** Developing open-source touch bars that can be used by virtually any PC user, regardless of operating system. - **Customized Control Devices:** Developing devices that offer customized controls for different industries, such as designers, music players, and more. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware Industry:** Manufacturing and selling interactive touchscreen peripherals for computer devices such as laptops, desktops, and tablets. - **Software Industry:** Developing open-source touch bars software that can be used on different operating systems such as MacOS, Windows, and Linux. - **Design Industry:** Developing customized control devices for designers to enhance their productivity and creativity while using various design software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Standalone External Touchscreen Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexbar.md) - [Touch Bar Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuphy-node75.md) - [Touch Display Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-x700.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Modular Desktop Control Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrabar-x.md) - [Touch Interface Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-keyboard.md) - [Compact Keyboard-Style Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-nano.md) - [Adaptive DIY Macro Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keybon.md) - [PC-Packed Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bapaco-keyboard.md)