# DIY 8-Bit Phone Cases The Bit Bead Kit Lets You Make a Nostalgic DIY Phone Case Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-phone-case-design References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/the-fuse-bead-iphone-5s-case-with-your-own-pixel-art.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebeadguy/bit-bead-the-fuse-bead-iphone-case) If you have your heart set on a particular [DIY phone case design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system) and have a love of nostalgia, the Bit Bead kit is like a dream come true. The Bit Bead kit is a real blast from the past, mashing up fuse beads and smartphones—two popular things from different eras. The kit consists of multiple pieces, including a frame where you can build a pixelated icon for the back of your phone case. The starter kit includes 1,000 beads to get you started, but the frame is compatible with standard beads by Hama, Perler and [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep). Bit Beads is crowdfunding on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebeadguy/bit-bead-the-fuse-bead-iphone-case) and an early bird donation of $34 will score you one of these retro phone case making kits before anyone else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 82% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Phone Cases:** There's an opportunity to create DIY phone case making kits that incorporate nostalgic designs like Bit Beads. - **Retro Design Revival:** The success of the Bit Beads kit on Kickstarter suggests that consumers are interested in retro designs and nostalgia marketing. - **Cross-generational Appeal:** Products like Bit Beads demonstrate the opportunity to appeal to both younger and older generations by combining popular trends from different eras. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Accessories:** Companies in the smartphone accessory industry can create products like Bit Beads to appeal to consumers interested in unique and nostalgic designs. - **Craft and Hobby:** There's a market for craft and hobby companies to create their own versions of the Bit Beads kit and other nostalgic DIY products. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter can continue to provide opportunities for innovative and nostalgic products like the Bit Beads kit to reach a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Retro Gaming Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebaby.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-case.md) - [3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system.md) - [Playful Tech Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-miffy.md)