# Beautiful Bamboo Smartphones The HTC Go Green Comes with a Back Made from Renewable Woody Grass By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-05-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-smartphone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/05/26/sustainable-smartphone/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/peterdudas) This is a concept for a bamboo smartphone, not a bamboo phone case. The backing would actually be made from the eco-friendly material, offering a handful of benefits as far as aesthetics and functionality go alike. Anyone who might be inclined to purchase a [wooden mobile phone cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases) would instead be able to keep that slim design of his handset, eliminating any bulk and maximizing on a rich and natural texture. Streaks of light to dark grain wood grain draw up the sutbly curved panel, which protects the battery case directly. Precision-cut holes in the material surround the [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confidentiality-hightech-smartphone) Go Green's digital camera and flash, and black bands align these elements with sharp detail. This bamboo smartphone embodies a marvellous marriage between organic design and technological aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Exploring the use of renewable and sustainable materials in consumer products, such as bamboo smartphones, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Minimalist Design:** Emphasizing slim and sleek designs in smartphone construction allows for a more aesthetically pleasing and functional user experience. - **Organic Technology:** Integrating natural textures and elements into tech products, like the bamboo backing on smartphones, can create a unique and visually appealing fusion of organic design and technological aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the use of renewable materials and minimalist designs, offering eco-friendly and visually appealing smartphone options. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Incorporating renewable materials like bamboo into smartphone production can drive innovation in sustainable manufacturing practices. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can leverage the trend of eco-friendly materials by offering stylish smartphone covers made from renewable woody grass, providing consumers with both fashion and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-bio-phone-case.md) - [Glass Smartphone Back Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-back-cover.md) - [Woven Bamboo Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambass-headphones.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-x30.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Plant-Based Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-plantcore.md)