# Smartphone Crossbones Decals These Stickers Turn the Apple Logo into a Pirate Symbol By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-14 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbones-decal References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/209803588413686605/Crossbones-Decal) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/78705376/crossbones-iphone-decal) Those who have been looking for a way to unleash their inner pirate may find these Crossbones Decals as an easy daily reminder. Perhaps it is as simple as sticking them onto the back of people's phones to inspire such rebellious actions. A playful way to set one's smartphone apart from another's, the Crossbones Decals would make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, the Crossbones Decals are not only suitable for [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1), but also [Macbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animation-moviethemed-tech-accessories) and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro). Even Steve Jobs endorsed the life of a pirate, saying, "Why join the Navy if you can be a pirate?" The Crossbones Decals are removable but not repositionable, so take care. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Customized Smartphone Accessories:** Crossbones Decals offer a playful way for smartphone users to personalize their devices and express their individuality. - **Pop Culture-inspired Tech Enhancements:** The Crossbones Decals tap into the trend of incorporating popular symbols and references into everyday tech items for added style and character. - **Creative Phone Customization:** The popularity of Crossbones Decals highlights the trend of consumers seeking unique and creative ways to personalize their smartphones beyond traditional cases and wallpapers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** The Crossbones Decals create an opportunity for companies in the mobile accessories industry to develop and market customized and unique smartphone decals. - **Tech Gadgets and Gifts:** The availability of Crossbones Decals presents an opportunity for tech gadget retailers to target consumers looking for fun and quirky accessories to give as gifts. - **E-commerce and Online Marketplaces:** The demand for Crossbones Decals opens up opportunities for e-commerce platforms and online marketplaces to offer a wide range of smartphone customization options to cater to diverse consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers.md) - [Striking Red Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnage.md) - [Internal Component Smartphone Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-something-skins.md) - [Customizable Phone Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-phone-skins.md) - [Branded Custom Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-device-skins.md) - [Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-stickers.md) - [Festive Sticker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-emojis-sticker-pack.md) - [Villainous Mobile Device Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-x-casetify.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md)