Silly Putty Tech Protectors

This DIY Sugru Smartphone Case is Elementary and Effective

Many people, myself included, have invested in overpriced mobile phone protectors which often break within the first week of use. This DIY Sugru smartphone case is a clever solution to keeping your cell in one piece, with the simple application of this hacking putty on each corner of the device.

This video describes just how the all-purpose miracle material can be useful for yet another unexpected task. The malleable silicone can be worked between the fingers until it's supple and easily applied to the edges of your handset. If you make sure to smooth it around the back and front plates of your iPhone, you'll end up with a surefire guard if your gadget gets dropped. The corners and faces of your cellphone will be softened of the impact, and the DIY Sugru smartphone case will stay in place so long as you'd left it to harden overnight.

DIY Smartphone Cases
The trend of creating your own smartphone cases using materials like Sugru opens up opportunities for personalized and cost-effective protection solutions.
Hacking Putty
The rise of versatile materials like Sugru, a malleable silicone putty, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for a wide range of industries in developing new products and applications.
DIY Tech Protectors
The trend of DIY tech protectors, such as the DIY Sugru smartphone case, showcases the demand for more durable and customizable protection solutions for electronic devices.

Sectors Adopting This

Consumer Electronics
The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of DIY smartphone cases to offer customizable and durable protection solutions to consumers.
Materials Science
The materials science industry can explore the potential of versatile materials like Sugru to develop innovative products with various applications, from tech protectors to industrial solutions.
Crafting and DIY
The crafting and DIY industry can tap into the trend of DIY tech protectors, providing consumers with materials and resources to create their own personalized and cost-effective protection solutions.
SCORE
4.2 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 43%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%

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