# Buildable Device Cases The BrickCase from SmallWorks Lets You Play With Your iPad When It's Off By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2013-12-17 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickcase References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/512000629078497294/BrickCase-for-iPad-Mini) & [smallworks](http://www.smallworks.com/) The BrickCase lets you play with your [iPad Mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad) before you even turn it on. The bright blue color and textured design isn't the only thing about this case that is playful. You'll be so distracted by your iPad's coating, you will save a lot of your batter. The BrickCase from SmallWorks is covered in bright blue [buildable plastic studs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lego-connect-4). The studs are compatible with [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-lego-briefcase), Kre-O and MegaBlocks. You can make any design you want with the blocks you have at home. The case completely covers your device and has a small magnet that keeps it from swinging open. The back of the BrickCase isn't studded but is still in that same dazzling bright blue. Who knows, maybe a buildable iPad case with keep your kids too distracted and off of technology for more than two seconds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Buildable Device Cases:** Increase consumer engagement with customizable device cases. - **Playable Tech Accessories:** Introduce playful, interactive elements into tech accessories to capture consumer attention. - **Sustainable Device Cases:** Create device cases from sustainable materials to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacture customizable device cases for popular electronics such as phones and tablets. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Partner with tech accessory companies to create buildable and interactive cases for kids' tablets and devices. - **Sustainable Product Manufacturing:** Develop device cases made from recycled or eco-friendly materials to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather Toy-Block Briefcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-lego-briefcase.md) - [Building Block Tech Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-platform.md) - [Brick Builder Community Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-play-app.md) - [Modular Brick Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-light.md) - [Interactive Gaming Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-phone-case.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md)