# Trio Pins Signalling Dots with a Mac Flavour By irenesco | Published 2007-12-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trio-pins-signalling-dots-with-a-mac-flavour References: [ipodjournal.it](http://www.ipodjournal.it/index.php/2007/12/20/nuove-spille-stile-mac-da-unconfessable-ideas/) & [unconfessableideas](http://www.unconfessableideas.com/home_pins.html) The new "trio" pins set is made of three pins, with a traffic-light-appearance, that aims at signalling your status to people who share the code with you... Which code? if wearing the [three pins together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-pin-for-love) it appears almost immediately: they are mimicking the little window buttons of [mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys) OS operating system. The pins are the Xmas 07 proposal by Unconfessable Ideas, an Italy-based [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare) lovers company. Price: 3 euros, sold on the website. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for products that feature a relatable element. No longer satisfied with items that simply complete a practical function, customers are attracted to items that also work towards creating a deeper connection. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this when coming out with their newest designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mac-inspired Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create products with a relatable element that go beyond practical function. - **Status Signalling Products:** Opportunity for companies to create products that signal a user's status to others in a unique way. - **Traffic Light-inspired Design:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate traffic light-inspired design into their products for a fun and playful touch. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create accessories that signal a user's status through unique and relatable design. - **Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for tech accessory companies to incorporate playful design elements, such as Mac-inspired accessories and traffic light-inspired design. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Opportunity for companies creating gifts and novelties to incorporate unique and relatable design elements that go beyond practical function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Workplace Productivity Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-tag.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md) - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md) - [Anti-Phone Theft Festival Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-pin.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md) - [AI-Powered Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pin.md) - [AI-Fueled Wearable Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-humane-ai.md) - [Charitable Candy-Inspired Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hearts-pin-badges.md) - [Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-ai-pin.md)