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# Slick Computer Vinyl Decals
Carbon Fiber Magic Skins Gives Apple Products a Suave Makeover

By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-magic-skins
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/11/carbon-fiber-magic-apple-skins/) & [carbonfibermagic](http://carbonfibermagic.com/store.html)

Thanks to Carbon Fiber Magic Skins, [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill) owners can now cover their gadgets in a material that offers a slick, clean look.

Carbon fiber is usually reserved for planes and cars to help lower weight and add a bit of strength to the design; however, many brands have been utilizing it for homemade products as of late. Carbon Fiber Magic Skins use carbon fiber material specifically for Apple accessories. Owners of Mac products can now cover their devices in a material that offers a smooth, two-tone textured look. It also enhances usability on certain products since it helps refine precision. So far, Carbon Fiber Magic Skins has created products for the trackpad, mouse and keyboard. Look for accessories available for [Macbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-grass-collection), iPods and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) soon.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 82% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Carbon Fiber Vinyl Decals:** The trend of using carbon fiber material in vinyl decals for electronic devices creates opportunities for innovative product designs.
- **Two-tone Textured Look:** The trend for providing a smooth two-tone texture in vinyl decals for electronic devices presents an opportunity for unique product customization.
- **Enhanced Usability:** The trend towards vinyl decals that enhance the usability of electronic devices by refining precision creates opportunities for user-centric product design.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from using carbon fiber material in vinyl decals to create sleek and durable accessories for electronic devices.
- **Customization:** The customization industry can enhance their offerings by incorporating two-tone textured vinyl decals for electronic devices.
- **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of vinyl decals to improve the functionality and usability of their products for customers.

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