# Blackboard Tablet Protectors The Brokesy Chalkboard iPad Case is Not Just for Teachers By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokesy-chalkboard-ipad-case References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/tech/chalkboard-ipad-case/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/brokesy) The Brokesy Chalkboard iPad Case provides a fun blank slate for mindless doodling or jotting down an important note. The sleeve is padded with dense foam to protect your electronics, with the exterior being made from water-resistant blackboard vinyl. All you need is a [piece of chalk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-snapin-case) and your imagination will be free to run wild. The sleek black Brokesy Chalkboard iPad Case uses an [old-school tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-care-bears) to protect your modern technology. **Implications** - Thus far in the business cycle, it has become customary to replace yesteryear's innovations with today's latest and greatest. That proclivity has been thankfully relinquished as consumers today encourage a blend between old and new -- industrial engineering firms capable of functionally melding the old school of design with the new school of connectivity will undoubtedly see a wider cash flow streaming into their coffers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Blend of Old and New:** Industrial engineering firms capable of functionally melding the old school of design with the new school of connectivity have disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Customizable Protection:** Companies specializing in personalized and customizable electronic device protectors have disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Interactive Accessories:** Manufacturers developing interactive accessories that integrate creativity with modern technology have disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Where This Applies - **Industrial Engineering:** Industrial engineering firms have disruptive innovation opportunities by merging old-school design with new-school connectivity. - **Personalized Device Protectors:** Companies specializing in personalized and customizable electronic device protectors have disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Creative Technology Accessories:** Manufacturers developing interactive accessories that integrate creativity with modern technology have disruptive innovation opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Tech Stylus Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro.md) - [Briefcase-Style Tablet Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Laptop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-5.md) - [Balanced Lifestyle Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-x-ipad-case.md) - [Malleable Magnetic Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-keyboard-case.md) - [Productive Laptop-Like Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-combo-touch.md) - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Productivity-Focused Tablet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-folio-case.md)