# 3D Cranial Phone Cases The Hugo Arcier Skull iPhone Case is Eye-Catching and Eerie By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugo-arcier-skull-iphone-case References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/tech/3d-printed-skull-iphone-case/) & [3dpcase.sculpteo](http://3dpcase.sculpteo.com/en/cases/product/case-skull-iphone5) The Hugo Arcier Skull [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case) Case is created using sophisticated [3D printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system) that mould the creation out of premium polyurethane. While creating such a product might seem simple, this [smartphone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-covert-iphone-case) requires a complex algorithym for a machine to be able to accurately get all the tiny details just right. The cases are created under Arcier's Degeneration series and come in either low or high quality; the former is much less detailed but more geometrical while the latter is an exact anatomical copy of the human face. Each intricately crafted case is available in a wide array of colors that catch light from various angles to increase the eerie vibe that the creation is meant to exude. The opulent designs are available for purchase for $53 each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Phone Cases:** An opportunity for businesses to create customized and detailed phone cases using 3D printing technology. - **Anatomical Phone Cases:** The creation of anatomically accurate phone cases presents a unique niche opportunity for businesses in the phone case market. - **Eerie Phone Case Designs:** The trend towards eerier and more eye-catching phone case designs is a potential opportunity for businesses to stand out and tap into a specific consumer market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing Industry:** The growth of the 3D printing industry is providing new and exciting opportunities for businesses to create unique and customizable products like phone cases. - **Smartphone Accessories Industry:** The creation of intricate and visually striking phone cases presents a potential for businesses to stand out in the crowded smartphone accessories industry. - **Art and Design Industry:** The Hugo Arcier Skull iPhone Case demonstrates the intersection of art, design, and technology, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create unique and visually stunning products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Component-Revealing Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-x-ray.md) - [Iconic Artist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-gogh-museum-solidsuit.md) - [Surrealist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify.md) - [Gothic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival.md) - [High-Tech Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-case-30.md) - [Chic Skeletal Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-adapt-iphone-case.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Luxurious Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case1.md)