# Adjustable Geared Smartphone Holders This 3D-Printed Smartphone Holder Adjusts to any Angle By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-smartphone-holder References: [core77](https://www.core77.com/posts/110460/This-Adjustable-Geared-Smartphone-Holder-Would-Also-Make-a-Great-Chair-Buck) & [thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4982411)  Robert Lorincz from Thingiverse created a [3D-printed smartphone holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system). Users can adjust the geared device to create the [ideal angle for watching videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-phone), navigating the roads while driving, taking photos, and more. The designer used the ridges of a gear as the main body for his design. The gear sits on a rectangular base engraved with ridge-shaped grooves for users to customize. Smartphone users can prop their devices against the gear or secure the phone within its inner semi-circle for additional support. Thus far, the device is in its conceptual phase. Robert Lorincz came up with the idea as the use of smartphones in our daily tasks increases. This provides users with a [hands-free option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickout-grip-stand) to use their smartphone features while completing other tasks. Image Credit: Robert Lorincz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Smartphone Holders:** There is an opportunity for 3D-printed phone holders that can be customized to fit individual preferences and needs. - **Hands-free Mobile Device Usage:** There is an opportunity for innovative holders that allow users to use their smartphones hands-free for various tasks. - **Gear-based Design:** There is an opportunity for utilizing gear-based designs in creating adjustable smartphone holders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the demand for customizable smartphone holders. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can explore opportunities to create innovative hands-free phone holders. - **Interior Car Accessories:** The interior car accessories industry can capitalize on the need for safe and convenient hands-free phone holders while driving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneclip.md) - [Cable Storage Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-phone-stand.md) - [Multi-Functional Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meboge.md) - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md) - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-gimbal.md) - [Facial Recognition Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-holder-tripod.md) - [Gesture Control Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimo-phone-holder.md)