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# Phone-Integrated Footwear Art
This 3D Printed Shoe Commemorates FreshFiber's Unusual iPhone Cases

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-13 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-shoe
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/3d-printed-iphone-shoes.html) & [alan-nguyen](http://alan-nguyen.com/?portfolio=iphone-mashup-shoe)

The [3D printed shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn) created by Alan Nguyen is a piece designed to celebrate FreshFiber's "most successful [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case) cases." The artful creation is truly a symbol for the brand's unusual printed designs, combining footwear with 3D printing and [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-1) products.

Nguyen's 'iPhone Mashup Shoe' has a sculptural design that mixes several patterns and textures. The design of the shoes is as bold as their color -- the most unusual aspect being the integrated iPhone holster. Although the design looks secure enough to function, in reality it would not be practical for frequent texters; but as an art piece it is a marvel.

At first sight the choice of a commemorative shoe seems like an odd one, but it is the perfect illustration of the concept that their cases offer the same protection and style as shoes do.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **3D Printing in Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptively innovative 3D printed shoes and accessories that combine fashion with technology.
- **Integrated Technology in Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in footwear by integrating technology, such as phone holsters, for added functionality and convenience.
- **Unique Product Branding:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in product branding by creating commemorative art pieces that showcase brand identity and uniqueness.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating 3D printing technology into shoe and accessory manufacturing.
- **Technology:** Opportunity for innovative technology companies to collaborate with footwear brands to create integrated products that combine technology with fashion.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in marketing and advertising through unique product branding strategies that create memorable art pieces.

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