# Recession-Proof MP3 Holders The iPhone Paper Dock is an Easy DIY Way to Grab Your Gadget By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iPhone-paper-dock References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/technology/) & [dessinemoiunobjet](http://www.dessinemoiunobjet.com/iphone-and-itouch-paper-stand-dock/) Ever since I discovered [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep) some years back I have been a fan of DIY products, from furniture to electronics, and now I have one more gizmo to add to my list: the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcy-arimoto) paper dock. A simple yet brilliant concept, the iPhone paper dock is easy to make and most importantly it’s free! Making it the perfect find for those of you hunting for recession proof music accessories. Created by French designer Julien Maderou, the iPhone paper dock can be downloaded and printed from his site and follow the video attached for assembly instructions. iLike! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 92% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Electronics:** The trend of DIY electronics allows individuals to create personalized, low-cost gadgets like the iPhone paper dock. - **Recession-proof Accessories:** The trend of recession-proof accessories provides solutions that are affordable and easy to make, like the iPhone paper dock. - **Digital Music Consumption:** The trend of digital music consumption drives the need for innovative and accessible accessories like the iPhone paper dock. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics Manufacturing:** The electronics manufacturing industry can capitalize on the DIY electronics trend to offer customizable gadget components. - **Retail and Consumer Goods:** The retail and consumer goods industry can benefit from the recession-proof accessories trend by offering affordable, DIY product options. - **Music and Entertainment:** The music and entertainment industry can seize the opportunity presented by the digital music consumption trend to collaboratively develop innovative accessories like the iPhone paper dock. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcy-arimoto.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [High-End Design Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand.md) - [Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget.md) - [Compact Multi-Position Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godonut-mini.md) - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md)