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Stylish Gadget Protectors

Designer Sleeves Makes Fashionable Laptop, Netbook and Tablet Carriers

— January 2, 2011 — Tech
Designer Sleeves blends style and sensibility in its line of fashionable soft cases for netbooks, laptops and iPad tablets. The sleeves come in several designs -- we've featured some of our favorites above -- but customers can also design their own Designer Sleeves case to ensure a one-of-a-kind gadget-carrier.

Designer Sleeves can be purchased from Ebags.com. See the gallery above for more looks at Designer Sleeves' current line.

Implications - In today's society, the consumption of a product continues long after a consumer has purchased a specific product. The opportunities for businesses to expand their profits through add-ons, accessories and appendages is at an all-time high as consumers are constantly seeking ways to satisfy their cravings and demands. Businesses who work to provide a series of products complementary to others will see big returns.
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Gadget Sleeves - The trend of combining fashion and function in gadget sleeves presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to design customizable and stylish protective cases for electronic devices.
2. Personalized Gadget Protection - As Designer Sleeves allows customers to create their own custom gadget sleeves, the trend of personalized gadget protection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to offer unique protection solutions to consumers.
3. Add-on Accessories - As the consumption of a product continues long after a consumer has purchased it, the trend of offering add-ons, accessories, and appendages presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to expand their profits by satisfying consumers' needs and demands.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The trend of fashionable and customized gadget sleeves presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for electronics companies to offer personalized and stylish protective cases as add-on accessories for their products.
2. Fashion and Design - As gadget sleeves become more fashion-forward and customizable, the fashion and design industry can take advantage of this trend by creating unique and stylish protective cases for electronic devices.
3. E-commerce - The trend of offering add-on accessories and personalized gadget protection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for e-commerce businesses to provide a one-stop-shop for consumers looking to protect and personalize their electronic devices.
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