At the Apple Expo in Paris, two young designers, Laura and Paulina, created soft iPod and Mac covers. The hip line, called Bibi, features ferocious but soft little beasts that exude cute.
Want one? The Bibis don't have a website yet, but you can e-mail the designers directly at laurenandpaulina@hotmail.fr.
Implications - Until they become widely available via a website, you'll have to make sure you get your order in as soon as possible. Laura and Paulina have been literally swarmed with demand for their quirky Mac/iPod covers. These fearsome, yet funny handmade creations have an amusing charm all their own, and would definitely make you the envy of all your friends.
What's Driving This Trend
- Soft Tech Accessories
- New wave of accessories made from soft materials like fabric, rubber, and silicone
- Handmade Tech Products
- One-of-a-kind handmade tech products gaining popularity
- Cute and Quirky Designs
- Playful and humorous designs appealing to young consumers
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- A huge market for companies to innovate materials to create new ranges of protective accessories for electronic devices
- Handicrafts
- A potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the handicrafts industry to incorporate technology into their designs and create handmade tech products.
- Fashion Accessories
- Brands can explore the trend of incorporating cute and quirky designs into existing fashion accessories and entering the market for tech-compatible accessories
