# Cultural Carved Cases The Benny Gold X Material6 'Native Print’ iPhone Back is Intricate By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benny-gold-x-material6-native-print References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/07/04/benny-gold-x-material6-native-print-wooden-iphone-back/) & [bennygold](http://bennygold.com/?p=7153) The Benny Gold x Material6 ‘Native Print’ iPhone Wood Back offers a distinctive way to make your device stand out from the pack. The wooden pattern-clad addition offers a sturdy alternative to the iPhone's fragile glass exterior. Designed to fit both [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) and 4S models, the back is made of a stunning cherry wood featuring the custom engraved motif. The pre-assembled cover comes with a screwdriver to make installation easy as pie. The former graphic designer has slowly built an empire offering [eye-catching accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases), often collaborating with other brands or retailers. Material6 specializes in these [wooden iPhone backs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401), teaming up with various artists to offer its consumers one-of-a-kind ways to enhance their devices. If you are looking for an eco-chic alternative, the subtle Benny Gold x Material6 ‘Native Print’ iPhone Wood Back is one badass modification. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Engraved Backs:** Custom engraved iPhone backs offer a unique way to personalize and enhance the appearance of devices. - **Eco-chic Accessories:** Eco-chic accessories provide a sustainable and stylish alternative to traditional phone cases. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborative design between brands and artists creates exclusive and eye-catching accessories for smartphones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Accessories:** The smartphone accessories industry can benefit from offering custom engraved backs and collaborative design opportunities with artists and brands. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Eco-friendly products and accessories industry can meet the demand for eco-chic alternatives by incorporating sustainable materials in their designs. - **Graphic Design Services:** Graphic design services can explore partnerships with accessory brands to offer custom engravings and collaborate on unique designs for smartphone accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Luxe Car-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkar.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Japanese Geta-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bailey-hikawa.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Alt Leather Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection.md) - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Slim Magnetic Smartphone Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-magnetic-leather-back.md)