# Silly Putty Tech Protectors This DIY Sugru Smartphone Case is Elementary and Effective By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-sugru-smartphone-case References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/iphone-ipod-ipad-accessories/3-smart-and-inventive-iphone-accessories-we-love--154753) & [sugru](https://sugru.com/buy) Many people, myself included, have invested in overpriced [mobile phone protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-protectors-and-case) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Super Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-case.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Imperceivable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakey-smartphone-case.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md) - [All-Angle Protection Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx.md)