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# Contortionist Power Cords
The Flexadapt iPod Stand Bends and Twists While Charging

By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-12 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexadapt-ipod-stand
References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Flexadapt/2273566) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/DistilUnion)

The Flexadapt [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) stand from Distil Union is designed to let you do more with your iDevice’s power cord. Distil Union’s design turns the iconic iPod power cord into a bendy and multifunctional docking station.

The name of Distil Union’s design is actually a combination of the words flexible and adaptability. The designers wanted to capture these two traits in the design of the Flexadapt iPod stand, and it appears as though they have succeeded. The stand can be used either in landscape or portrait mode, and it is even strong enough to support an iPod hung off the edge of a table.The stand’s [simple and compact design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-curve-nano) should appeal to those who don’t like to get too fancy with their [iDevice accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-kickout-grip-and-stand).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 32% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Adaptable Charging Stands:** Designing versatile charging stands that can be used in both landscape or portrait mode and hung off surfaces for multiple devices.
- **Flexible Power Cords:** Exploring various options to design power cords into customizable shapes to better support different devices.
- **Compact Device Accessories:** Creating simple yet effective designs for iDevice accessories.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Consumer Electronics:** Innovating new device accessories to accompany the rise of new consumer electronics products.
- **Design and Fashion:** Collaborating with designers and fashion brands to create more visually appealing device accessories.
- **Office and Home Furnishings:** Developing multi-functional office and home furnishings that integrate design and technology.

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