# Feminized DIY Cables Decorative Power Cords by Natalie Shriver Upgrades Unmanageable Wires By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-power-cords References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/design-love-fest/2) & [designlovefest](http://www.designlovefest.com/2013/04/make-it-32/) There are tons of [cable management products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-managements) on the market, but they often advocate hiding away the cords rather than embracing them as an inevitable part of a tech-ridden lifestyle; the decorative power cords offer a different option for those who aren't ashamed of wires. It is a fun do-it-yourself project that embellishes their look in a stylish way. The decorative power cords DIY project was conceived by Natalie Shriver and art directed by Bri Emery of designlovefest. For a basic upgrade, all a person really needs is a pair of scissors, a few colorful rolls of washi tape and a little bit of time. To create a [fashionable fastener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-coded-packaging), leather scraps and thread are also necessary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cable Management:** Opportunity for developing innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions for managing and organizing cables in a tech-driven lifestyle. - **DIY Decor:** Trend of individuals personalizing and adding artistic touches to everyday objects, such as power cords, for self-expression and unique customization. - **Crafting with Technology:** Emerging trend of combining traditional crafting materials and techniques with technology, resulting in unique and visually appealing creations like decorative power cords. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor industry to provide aesthetically pleasing cable management solutions that seamlessly fit into the overall interior design. - **Arts and Crafts:** Opportunity for creating and marketing crafting materials/tools designed specifically for DIY projects like decorating power cords, tapping into the growing trend of personalized and unique creations. - **Technology Accessories:** Innovation opportunity for technology accessory companies to offer customizable and visually appealing power cords as a way to enhance the user experience and cater to the individual preferences of tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem.md) - [Chromatically Accented Audio Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-cables.md) - [All-in-One Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cord-1.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Modular Cable Organizer Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Neon Tonal Wrapped Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nolii.md) - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md)