# Technology Addiction Smartphone Substitutes The 'Digital Detox Phone' Soothes Separation Anxiety By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-phone References: [thegreenhead](https://www.thegreenhead.com/2019/03/digital-detox-wooden-phone-substitute.php) & [complicatedneeds](https://www.complicatedneeds.com/) The smartphone is a powerful tool but has also led to [compulsive usage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepfocus) for some users, which is increasing the need for [digital detox products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-wireless-charger) like the 'Digital Detox Phone.' Designed by Complicated Needs in Germany, the product is expertly crafted to have the approximate shape, size, weight and feel of a traditional smartphone. This will allow users who are looking to curb their usage to keep it in their pocket to ease [separation anxiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular) and panic attacks that might come about from not being able to connect at their leisure. The 'Digital Detox Phone' comes in three wood grain options including Maple, Mahogany and Walnut, which will feel more organic in the hand for a further disconnection from metallic devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Detox Products:** Opportunity to create more products that help with compulsive smartphone usage. - **Organic Materials for Technology:** Opportunity to use organic materials for technologies that feel more natural in the hand. - **Compulsory Smartphone Usage:** Opportunity to address compulsive smartphone usage. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Technology industry could work on creating more digital detox products that help curb smartphone usage. - **Woodworking:** Woodworking industry could work on creating more organic materials for technological devices to help disconnection from metallic devices. - **Counseling:** Counseling industry could address compulsive smartphone usage through verbal and psychological therapies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Digital Detox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheaum-concept.md) - [Smartphone Detox Lockboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-lock-box.md) - [Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt.md) - [Conscious Smartphone Detox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muto.md) - [Digital Detox Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detox-challenges.md) - [Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methaphone.md) - [Modern Digital Detox Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-box.md) - [Digital Detox Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-foldable-phone.md) - [Smartphone Use Reduction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnner.md)