# Phone-Building Classes 'dTOOR' is Teaching Consumers to 3D Print Cyrcle Phones By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-24 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyrcle-phone References: [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/news/ever-wanted-to-make-your-own-phone-cyrcle-shows-you-how/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1662021259/make-your-own-cyrcle-phone/) The Cyrcle Phone is a product from dTOOR, a company run by two former [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-duo-workshop-concept) employees. Its bare-bones, circular phone is a popular choice for consumers looking for a [simple alternative to the smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-phone) on the market. To show off the open-source magic of the Cyrcle Phone, dTOOR is offering phone-building classes in which participants can leave with their own functional device. While taking the class will provide consumers with a working Cyrcle Phone (equipped with a GSM SIM card so the phone is ready for texting and calling right away,) the real value comes in the lessons learned. After the class, all a student will need is a 3D printer and a new GSM SIM card to create their own [circular phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meti) whenever they so please. The class doesn't only provide a device, but knowledge too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open-source Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing open-source hardware that empowers consumers to create their own devices. - **Alternative Smartphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating simple and unique alternatives to traditional smartphones. - **Hands-on Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering hands-on classes that teach consumers how to build their own tech products. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to customize and personalize consumer electronics through open-source designs. - **Education and Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing hands-on education and training programs that empower individuals to create their own tech products. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing alternative phone designs and technologies that cater to a niche market seeking simplicity and uniqueness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [Rotary Dial Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-dial.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Refurbished Modular Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-3-1.md) - [Transformational Cell Phone Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-tools.md) - [Fan-Created Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2a-plus-community-edition.md)