# Anti-Scrolling Phone Cases The 'Dumb Phone Case' Restricts Users From Mindlessly Scrolling Away By Cadhla Gray | Published 2016-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumb-phone References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2016/01/smartphone-case-prevents-mindless-scrolling-dumb-phone-case.html) & [dumbphonecase](http://dumbphonecase.com/) As an attempt to stop the human race from decreasing their social skills with every Tinder swipe or [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions) scroll they perform, the Dumb Phone Case prevents users from doing anything other than making a call. The plastic phone case surrounds the entire phone, with only twelve circular cut outs for the number pad and a rectangular opening around the call button. However, the number icons on an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app) do not line up in the same pattern as app icons. Therefore, a user can only make a phone call -- no texts or Tweets. This [simplistic Dumb Phone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofone) is meant to make consumers smarter, limiting the amount of time that people spend mindlessly scrolling on social media or mobile apps, and encouraging more real live sociability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Media Detox:** Opportunity to develop products or services that help individuals disconnect from social media and engage in real-life social interactions. - **Digital Well-being:** Potential for creating tools or platforms that promote healthier digital habits and reduce excessive screen time. - **Minimalist Phone Accessories:** Chance to create phone cases or accessories that limit smartphone functionality and encourage more focused usage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop innovative solutions that address excessive smartphone usage and its impact on social skills. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for consumer electronics manufacturers to create phone cases or accessories that promote mindful smartphone usage. - **Health and Wellness:** Chance for health and wellness businesses to offer programs or products that promote digital well-being and reduce screen addiction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumb-phone-app.md) - [Low-Tech Smartphone Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app.md) - [Minimalist Phone Home Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-distractions.md) - [Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-phone.md) - [Smartphone Use Reduction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnner.md) - [AI-Enhanced Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flipper-by-heineken.md) - [Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methaphone.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt.md)