# Trending Phone Covers The Hashtag Smartphone Case is Perfect for Social Media Addicts By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-09-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hashtag-iphone-case References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/414349159970113727/Hashtag-iPhone-Case) & [lookhuman](http://www.lookhuman.com/design/24231-hashtag-phone) If you’re always the first to know the latest gossip or big news, your phone should be protected with the hashtag [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-sophistication) case. This cover doesn’t have a crazy colorful pattern, yet will still make a bold statement. The sleek, thin black case is contrasted with a giant white hashtag sign. While an older generation might wonder why you have a giant number sign on the back of your phone, the social media-savvy bunch will wonder where they can get the same trendy protector. With the birth of [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget), the sign is no longer just a number sign, but instead is a way to let people know what’s trending, either globally or just in your own life. The iconic hashtag has expanded to the world of [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo), making it an even bigger deal. When people see you sporting the hashtag iPhone case, they’ll come to you first to be in-the-know. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Media Phone Cases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating phone cases that cater to the social media-savvy generation. - **Trending Hashtag Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing trendy accessories that incorporate hashtags and appeal to the fashion-forward crowd. - **Influencer-inspired Phone Covers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with influencers to create phone cases that reflect their personal style and resonate with their followers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative and stylish phone covers that meet the demands of the social media-driven consumer market. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing hashtag-themed accessories and fashion items that align with the digital culture and attract the trend-conscious consumer. - **Influencer Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering customized influencer-inspired merchandise, including phone covers, to leverage the influence and reach of social media influencers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Tech Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-case-30.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Hit Show-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-x-casetify.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [All-Black Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-phone-cases.md) - [Thematic Floral-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-series-phone-cases.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md)