# Touchscreen Phone Tappers The Finger Stylus Makes it Easier to Use Your iPhone By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-04-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-stylus References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/introducing-the-finger-stylus-for-capacitive-touchscreen-panels) & [c9design.co](http://c9design.co/?p=52) The Finger Stylus, designed by Park Hyun Jin, is a unique accessory designed to be used on smart phones that have a [capacitive touchscreen panel system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-pen). The Finger Stylus's design is almost intuitive and doesn't need much instruction or explanation. Quite simply, the Finger Stylus is a ring that is worn on the tip of your finger; it has a point that makes typing easier. As more and more phones begin to adapt to touchscreen technology, the Finger Stylus will make using them easier. The Finger Stylus comes in [multiple colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro) so you can match them with any skin or case you choose to protect your new mobile device. With these, you'll only ever press the buttons you mean to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Finger Stylus Accessories:** The trend of finger stylus accessories will disrupt the mobile device accessory market and provide more efficient touchscreen use for users. - **Capacitive Touchscreen Technology:** The expanding use of capacitive touchscreen technology in various industries will create new opportunities for innovative touchscreen accessories such as the finger stylus. - **Intuitive Touchscreen Accessories:** The trend of designing intuitive touchscreen accessories will create disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and manufacturers of mobile device accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Device Accessories:** The finger stylus and other touchscreen accessories will disrupt the mobile device accessory market and create new opportunities for innovation and competition. - **Consumer Electronics:** As more phones and other consumer electronics begin to incorporate touchscreen technology, there will be opportunities for innovative touchscreen accessories like the finger stylus. - **Healthcare Technology:** The trend of intuitive touchscreen accessories like the finger stylus can be applied to healthcare technology for more efficient and hygienic use of touchscreen devices in medical settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tappable Smart Ring Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble.md) - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Slide-On Pen Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentips.md) - [Magnetic Wirelessly Charged Stylus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-stylus-2.md) - [Tactical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pui-series.md) - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methaphone.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Pocket Writing Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-snapin-case.md)