# Phone Case Function Phone cases are enhanced as they are designed with various new functions. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Mar 13, 2018 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/phone-case-function ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Phone Case Function trend? **Phone Case Function:** With phone cases being a part of consumers' daily lives, brands are taking advantage of this fact by offering cases designed with functions separate from protecting phones from damage. The streamlining of multiple functions in this condensed form gives brands the ability to be involved with an enormous aspect of consumers' lives, while giving consumers the convenience-based incentives they crave in their purchase decisions. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 7, 2017 to Mar 13, 2018 - Published: Mar 13, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Phone Case Function trend ### Multifunctional Phone Cases The integration of multiple functions in phone cases opens opportunities for brands to offer new convenience-based incentives to consumers. ### Scientific Smartphone Cases Developing phone cases with scientific equipment, such as iMICROSCOPE case, acknowledges the shift towards more mobile technologies and multi-use of devices. ### Smartphone Lens Enhancement Smartphone lens cases, such as the SPLENDOR case, help make the quality of photos better, and provide opportunities for brands to offer add-on features to expand camera capabilities. ## What the Phone Case Function trend means for industry ### For Mobile Technology Mobile technology is a rapidly changing industry where creative new products, such as multifunctional phone cases, can open up new markets and demand for tomorrow. ### For Consumer Electronics Consumer electronics is an industry that benefits significantly from innovative accessories, such as smartphone lens enhancements, that can increase the value of a device. ### For Healthcare Healthcare is an industry where developing phone cases with biometric sensors, such as blood pressure-monitoring cases, can provide health tracking capabilities that are innovative and useful. ## Workshop question How can your brand find ways to insert itself into customer lifestyles in a way that is familiar and convenient? ## Trend signals for Phone Case Function Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 64%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 62% - Activity: 64% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Phone Case Function trend 5 featured examples from Dec 7, 2017 to Mar 13, 2018. - [Fidget-Friendly Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidget-case): The 'Pidget Case' Lets You Fiddle without the Need for Separate Toys (Category: Tech) Implication: Develop innovative accessories for mobile devices that cater to the need for play and stimulation. - [Scientific Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imicroscope): The 'iMICROSCOPE' Smartphone Case Offers 300x Magnification (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'iMICROSCOPE' smartphone case presents opportunities for innovation in the smartphone accessory industry, creating specialized tools that enhance the capabilities of mobile de… - [Natural Vision Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendor-case): The 'SPLENDOR' Case Captures Wide-Angle Photos with Precision (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for smartphone accessory companies to develop innovative lenses that can be easily attached to smartphones for enhanced photography. - [Heat-Dissipating Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-x-protector): This Heat Dissipation iPhone X Protector Case Prevents Overheating (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for companies in the smartphone accessories industry to develop and market heat-dissipating phone cases. - [Blood Pressure-Monitoring Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-your-blood-pressure): This Smartphone Case Lets You Check Your Blood Pressure (Category: Tech) Implication: The development and manufacturing of smartphone cases with health monitoring capabilities can create a new market and revenue stream for mobile device manufacturers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Connected Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-companions) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)