# Touch Interface Keyboard Peripherals The Conceptual 'Touch Keyboard' by Wenhua Xu is Intuitive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-keyboard References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/12/15/a-touch-panel-gives-this-ingenious-keyboard-with-a-surprising-apple-touch-bar-inspired-user-interface/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-touch-panel-gives-this-ingenious-keyboard-with-a-surprising-apple-touch-bar-inspired-user-interface)  The conceptual 'Touch Keyboard' has been designed by [Wenhua Xu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-lamp) as a modern peripheral for professionals that would provide them with a way to maintain their workflow in a simple yet intuitive manner. The keyboard is characterized by its [sleek aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-slim-ex-series) that is paired with a [touchscreen panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ds-pixel-keyboard) on the upper section that sits just above the QWERTY key section. This will allow users to keep an eye on various apps and functions, while also enabling them to monitor for incoming notifications to save screen space on the computer display. The conceptual 'Touch Keyboard' is imagined in three color options and will continuously shift throughout the user experience to match their needs when a call is incoming, music is playing and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Intuitive Keyboard Peripherals:** Opportunity to develop more intuitive and flexible peripherals for professionals by incorporating touchscreen technology into traditional keyboard designs. - **Multifunctional Input Devices:** Opportunity to merge traditional input devices with touchscreen technology to allow users to keep an eye on various apps and functions while maintaining their workflow. - **Adaptive Peripheral Devices:** Opportunity to develop peripheral devices that can adapt to users' needs and shift throughout their experience when handling different tasks, such as adjusting color options based on the incoming call or music playing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Peripheral Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can incorporate touchscreen technology into traditional keyboard designs to develop more intuitive and flexible peripherals for professionals. - **IT Software and Services:** Opportunity for IT software and services to integrate the multifunctional input devices into their systems to allow users to monitor various apps and functions on a single interface. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can develop adaptive peripheral devices that shift throughout the user experience and adjust color options based on the incoming call or music playing to enhance user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touch Display Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-x700.md) - [Adaptable Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-concept.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) - [Electronic Ink Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gauge-keyboard.md) - [Intelligent Touchscreen Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard.md) - [Coding Newbie Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-world-keyboard.md) - [Productive Screen-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-keyboard.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md)