# Quality Smartphone Holders ElevationLab's Elevation Dock Uses Aircraft-Grade Aluminum By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevation-dock References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5867871/im-tempted-to-buy-an-iphone-just-so-i-can-use-the-elevation-dock) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hop/elevation-dock-the-best-dock-for-iphone) Unlike the cheap [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-hirise-3-deluxe) docks out there, the Elevation Dock is all about quality. Forget about plastic holders that barely get the job done, this product has everything from form to function. The Elevation Dock boasts aircraft-grade aluminum for looks and durability, low-friction connection for easy disconnections, movable support pad for any smartphone sizes as well as a hand-buffed, glass bead-blasted, electro-chemically, micro-polished finish. Brought to you by [ElevationLab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevationlab-tagvault-keychain), the Elevation Dock doesn't end there. Simply upgrade to the Elevation Dock+ and enjoy a shielded Line Level audio out and a USB wall power adapter. It is also available with a limited edition finish in either green or orange. Although the this iPhone dock is currently only a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2) project, it is well on its way to meeting its goal of $75,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone Dock Innovation:** Developing high-quality, functional, and durable smartphone docks using premium materials like aircraft-grade aluminum presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the smartphone accessories market. - **Integrated Audio and Power Features:** Integrating features like line-level audio out and USB power adapters into smartphone docks allows for more convenient and streamlined smartphone use, creating opportunities for innovation in both the smartphone accessories and consumer electronics industries. - **Customizable Limited Edition Finishes:** Offering limited edition and customizable finishes like the green and orange options available for ElevationLab's Elevation Dock presents an opportunity for innovation in the design and fashion industries, where consumers increasingly value unique and personalized products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Accessories:** Developing high-quality, functional, and durable smartphone docks using premium materials like aircraft-grade aluminum presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the smartphone accessories market. - **Consumer Electronics:** Integrating features like line-level audio out and USB power adapters into smartphone docks allows for more convenient and streamlined smartphone use, creating opportunities for innovation in both the smartphone accessories and consumer electronics industries. - **Design and Fashion:** Offering limited edition and customizable finishes like the green and orange options available for ElevationLab's Elevation Dock presents an opportunity for innovation in the design and fashion industries, where consumers increasingly value unique and personalized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Triple-Device Charging Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-hirise-3-deluxe.md) - [Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-charger-stand.md) - [Mobile Device Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-stand-dock.md) - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Angular All-in-One Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-docking-station.md) - [Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griptok.md) - [Versatile EDC Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md)