# Versatile Tablet Accesories The Handstand iPad Stand is Versatile and User-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handstand-ipad-stand References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/ipad-handstand.php) & [thehandstand](http://thehandstand.com/) It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the plethora of accessories made for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad) products, but items like the Handstand [iPad Stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-ipad-stand) make it easy to decide what to get. Versatile, user-friendly and, well, helpful, it offers an abundant of ways to improve your relationship with your tablet. Made by Portland-based entrepreneur Jamie Smith, the Handstand iPad Stand not only acts as a regular stand, but also secures conveniently to the user's hand in both landscape and portrait positions. It is currently being sold online for $50. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Tablet Accessories:** The trend of versatile tablet accessories presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create multifunctional accessories that enhance user experience and convenience. - **User-friendly Ipad Stands:** The trend of user-friendly iPad stands offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to design stands that provide secure attachment to the user's hand and allow for flexible positioning. - **Enhancing Tablet Engagement:** The trend of enhancing tablet engagement through innovative accessories creates opportunities for companies to develop products that improve the user's relationship with their tablet and offer diverse ways of usage. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of versatile tablet accessories by creating innovative products that enhance tablet functionality and convenience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has the potential to disrupt the market with user-friendly iPad stands that provide secure attachment and customizable positioning options. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can benefit from the trend of enhancing tablet engagement by offering a platform for the online sale of innovative tablet accessories like the Handstand iPad Stand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad.md) - [Dynamic Versatile Keyboard Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickstand-lite.md) - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Multi-Fold Tablet Stand Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageasy-lift.md) - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md) - [Multi-Purpose Computer Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-stand3.md) - [Verstaile Tablet Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maghub-3.md) - [Highly Portable Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxtand-20.md) - [Versatile EDC Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2.md)