True Vintage Classics is a series of literary iPhone docks made by Etsy user Nometileus Maximus Canterwick.
Canterwick scouts for vintage leather-bound classics like Pride and Prejudice, Alice in Wonderland and the Arabian Nights that are still in mint condition. He then carefully hollows out the novel to create the pristine cell phone dock. As a functioning charger, each piece includes a three-foot USB cord as well.
Despite being vintage novels, the books gathered by the Etsy user are vibrant, which contributes to a prestigious well-kept literary feel. Though some may be tempted to flip open the pages, considering they were crafted from real books, the pages are sealed shut to ensure durability. Customizations to the True Vintage Classics collection are possible as well.
Literary Smartphone Chargers
True Vintage Classics lets You Dock Your Phone on Your Favorite Novel
Trend Themes
1. Literary Tech Accessories - Opportunity for creating phone cases, tablet covers, and other accessories that house technology within literary classics.
2. Upcycling Vintage Items - Opportunity for repurposing vintage items such as books into functional tech accessories.
3. Personalized Charging Docks - Opportunity for creating personalized charging docks that cater to specific interests and hobbies.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - This trend could disrupt the way consumer electronics accessories are designed and produced, creating a new niche market for functional and stylish accessories.
2. E-commerce - Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to introduce more ethically and sustainably sourced products, allowing for creative and unique product offerings such as the True Vintage Classics collection.
3. Book Publishing - This trend could spark a new revenue stream for book publishers as they collaborate with tech accessory designers to create new and unique literary-based products.