# Cord-Collecting Smartphone Cases The Cordli iPhone 5 Case Manages Your Loose Wires By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-11-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordli-iphone-5-case References: [crnchy](http://crnchy.com/stuff/cordli-case/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/830954374/cordli-iphone-case) For those who have lost many a headphone because of twisted, crossed and torn cables—behold, the Cordli iPhone 5 Case. This accessory doubles as not only a [protective case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases) but a [wire managing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-managements) for your [headphone wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirestax). You’re sitting on the bus and your earbuds fall out of your ear and onto the floor; you’re cycling and your headphones get caught in the gear shifters, you’re turning a corner and your headphone cable catches an edge—you’re now the village idiot. This Cordli iPhone case has presented a solution for those messy wires. While listening, simply wrap the wires into the twisting channels on the back of the case. The case not only protects your phone and looks freaking cool, but keeps your wires safe. This project just began, and you can own your very own Cordli iPhone 5 Case for $15. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wire-managing Smartphone Cases:** Opportunity for developing smartphone cases that not only protect the phone but also manage tangled wires, providing convenience and safety for users. - **Protective Phone Accessories:** Potential for creating phone accessories that offer both protection and innovative features, such as wire management systems, to enhance user experience. - **Convenient Cable Solutions:** Growing trend in the development of products that offer practical solutions to cable management problems, improving organization and reducing clutter. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to innovate and offer smartphone cases that integrate wire management systems, improving user experience. - **Phone Accessories:** Potential for phone accessory manufacturers to create protective cases that incorporate wire management features, providing added value to consumers. - **Home Organization:** Growing market for home organization products that offer practical cable management solutions, contributing to a more organized and clutter-free living environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Lanyard Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging.md) - [Rustic Tech Accessory Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-cable-wool-wrap.md) - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Baroque-Style Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case.md) - [Multipurpose Magnetic Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercalla-cable.md) - [Security-Enhancing Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirotta-case.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Backwards-Compatible Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsoless-iphone-case.md)