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iPod Got Wood

Gorgeous Handmade Wood Cases

— March 2, 2008 — Eco
Wanna protect your iPod touch or iPod video in a stylish, environmental and natural way? Check out these stylishly abstract and organic handcrafted cases from Massachusetts artist mjdinsmore. The collection is crafted from cedar and mahogany, and features intricate details such as inlays, dovetails and mortised lids with three coats of a hand rubbed paste wax finish. Cases sell for $30 to $80 depending on the wood.

Implications - As technology continues to saturate North American markets, there's a general backlash from consumers wanting to incorporate more organic objects into their lives. As such, the popularity of nature-themed products is on the rise. Technology corporations can easily combat this stigma and appeal to the nature-loving demographic by utilizing faux organic textiles for fashion products.
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Nature-themed Products - The popularity of nature-themed products is on the rise as consumers want to incorporate more organic objects into their lives.
2. Backlash Against Technology - As technology saturates the market, there is a general backlash from consumers who seek a more natural lifestyle.
3. Faux Organic Textiles in Fashion - Technology corporations have an opportunity to combat the stigma of being too tech-focused by utilizing faux organic textiles for fashion products.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can tap into the rise of nature-themed products and offer gadgets with natural-looking designs.
2. Handcrafted Goods - The handcrafted goods industry can capitalize on the demand for organic and nature-inspired products by creating unique and eco-friendly options.
3. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace the trend of faux organic textiles and create fashionable clothing and accessories that appeal to the nature-loving demographic.
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