# Disney Phone Cases The Manekko i Case Series by Hamee Turns People into Favorite Characters By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-phone-cases References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376637/Phone-Covers-Turn-You-Into-Familiar-Disney-Characters-When-You-Snap-A-Photo/) & [strapya](http://www.strapya.com/) There are apps that turn people into their favorite cartoon characters digitally and then there is this series of [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stitch-special-set) phone cases. Adorably designed, they hone in on the top half of the characters' facial features to make it look like a sort of mask when the user puts it up to their own face. Clever, creative and quite simple, the Disney phone cases are officially part of the Manekko i Case series by Japanese retailer Hamee. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy are the current characters people can channel. Made for the [iPhone 6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-filter-kit) specifically, these cases will surely inspire a whole new meme on the Internet. And if they don't, they're at least cute to own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Character-themed Phone Cases:** Designing phone cases that resemble the top half of the face of popular characters presents an opportunity for creative and visually engaging accessories. - **Digital Transformation of Physical Accessories:** Creating phone cases that visually transform users into cartoon characters represents a potential disruptive innovation within the accessories industry. - **Viral Internet Memes:** The unique and adorable design of these Disney phone cases has the potential to generate viral internet memes and online trends. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Phone Accessories:** The mobile phone accessories industry can explore character-themed phone cases as a new product category, adding a touch of creativity and personalization. - **Fashion and Cosmetics:** The fashion and cosmetics industry can collaborate with phone case manufacturers to create character-themed accessories that align with current fashion trends and beauty standards. - **Online Retail and E-commerce:** Online retailers can leverage the potential virality of these Disney phone cases to boost sales and attract customers through targeted marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villainous Mobile Device Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-x-casetify.md) - [Vibrant Phone Accessory Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stitch-special-set.md) - [Animation Movie-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animation-moviethemed-tech-accessories.md) - [Personalized Emoji Tech Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memoji-case.md) - [Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-toy-story.md) - [Animated Movie Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-toy-story-cases.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Creature-Themed Tech Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-3.md) - [Surrealist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify.md)