# Deceptive Devices Consumers are adding an element of trickery to their gadgets. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Feb 21, 2013 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/deceptive-devices ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Deceptive Devices trend? **Deceptive Devices:** The gadget customization phenomena rages on in 2013. Though personalizing one's device with different colors and designs is fun, adding a layer of deception to a gadget lends to a quirkiness that couldn't be achieved otherwise. This signifies a consumer desire to have objects communicate more complex parts of the personality. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 8 to Feb 20, 2013 - Published: Feb 21, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Deceptive Devices trend ### Quirky Gadget Customization Consumers are seeking customization that adds an element of deception and quirkiness to gadgets. ### Fashion-Forward Mobile Accessories The trend of high fashion and couture-inspired mini bags and phone cases for mobile devices. ### Enhancements to Smartphone Cameras Smartphone cases designed to enhance the cameras with sleek interchangeable lenses and advanced sensors. ## What the Deceptive Devices trend means for industry ### For Fashion Retail Fashion experts and influencers can embrace the trend of fashion-forward mobile accessories to create new opportunities in the industry. ### For Tech Accessories Tech companies can capitalize on the trend of quirky gadget customization to market innovative and personalized device accessories. ### For Photography Photography professionals and enthusiasts can consider enhancements to smartphone cameras as a way to expand their tools for capturing and editing images. ## Trend signals for Deceptive Devices Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Deceptive Devices trend 5 featured examples from Jan 8 to Feb 20, 2013. - [Candy-Clustered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candyclustered-headphones): These Candyland Sweetie Cupcake Headphones Feature Your Favorite Treats (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for headphone manufacturers to incorporate customizable designs into their product offerings. - [Camera-Enhancing Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fotososho-william): The Foto.Sosho Will.I.Am Accessory Improves iPhone Pictures (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of innovative accessories that enhance the functionality, performance, and aesthetics of smartphones, catering to the evolving n… - [Couture Mobile Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cline-my-phone): The 'Céline My Phone Mini Bags' Beautifies Conventional Smartphone (Category: Tech) Implication: Creating a new market segment in the mobile accessory industry by offering high-end fashion products that cater to fashion-conscious consumers. - [Laundry-Fastening Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-pin): The Memory Pin is an Ironic and Lighthearted Labor-Saving Symbol (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the consumer electronics industry can enter the fast-growing playful and unique product market with memory pin and attract customers through novelty and personalizati… - [Pharmaceutical Capsule Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pill-iphone-case): The Pill iPhone Case Goes Perfectly with Your Phone Addiction (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology accessory industry to create unique and functional phone cases that address user needs and preferences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)