# Light-Up LED Wallet Walluminate By Bianca | Published 2007-09-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walluminate References: [cre.ations.net](http://cre.ations.net) Ever tried to find money in a dimly lit area? It can be pretty frustrating. Nate True, a Seattle-based inventor was sick of finding himself in these situations. After checking out [light-up wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection) on the market, he decided nothing met his needs, so he set out to create his own: the Walluminate. "The first and arguably most important part is to find a suitable wallet," True said. "I was given a [leather wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet) last Christmas which has some great stitching along the top edge on either side of the money hole. It was just the perfect size to slip a few [white LED's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet2) I'd salvaged from an old cell phone." On his site, he walks you through the steps to make your own, and even has a video to show off his invention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Light-up Wallets:** Light-up wallets with LED technology provide convenient visibility in dimly lit areas. - **DIY LED Projects:** The popularity of DIY LED projects is increasing, with individuals creating their own innovative solutions like the Walluminate wallet. - **Customizable Accessories:** The demand for customizable accessories is growing, as seen with the creation of personalized light-up wallets like the Walluminate. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of light-up wallets by incorporating LED technology into their designs. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry has an opportunity to expand its market by developing and selling LED components specifically for DIY LED projects, such as the Walluminate wallet. - **Craft and Hobby:** The craft and hobby industry can cater to the demand for personalized and innovative accessories by offering DIY LED project kits and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Illuminating Functional Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside.md) - [Rustic EDC Tool Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-wallet.md) - [Sleek Illuminating Runner Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumabelt.md) - [Self-Locating Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-geo-wallet.md) - [Card-Sized Powerbank Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerbank-flashlight.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md)