# Workbench Smartphone Stands The Infinity Dock Comprises a Screw Vice to Hold Your Charger Firmly By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-dock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/02/25/smart-and-original-iphone-dock/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/Infinity-Dock/14350743) It may not surprise you that the Infinity Dock was designed by an engineer. A collaboration between Zack Cram and Thomas Wietecki, the handset stand is not just a basic prop, nor is it intended solely for use by [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument) owners; this creation has slick look, thoughtful details and a mechanical feature that makes it quite practical. Manufactured from anodized aluminium, the product this thickset and sturdy and embodies a masculine appearance. On the sides, you will notice a set of screws that pull the front and back of the Infinity Dock together like a clamp. With the parts separated, you can slide in your particular [smartphone charging cable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-curve-nano) so that it's positioned perfectly in the base. The [metal mobile phone dock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dock-stand) is available in different finishes and comes with a soft cork pad to keep your device in place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Engineering-inspired Smartphone Stands:** Opportunities for creating innovative smartphone stands with thoughtful details and practical features. - **Anodized Aluminum as a Smartphone Stand Material:** Opportunities for exploring and utilizing anodized aluminum as a durable and stylish material for smartphone stands. - **Adjustable Smartphone Stand Clamps:** Opportunities for designing adjustable and secure clamp features for smartphone stands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for developing and marketing engineering-inspired smartphone stand products to tech-savvy consumers. - **Metalworking:** Opportunities for metalworking companies to explore incorporating anodized aluminum into their product offerings for smartphone stand products. - **Industrial Design:** Opportunities for industrial designers to innovate and improve on the adjustable clamp features of smartphone stands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md) - [Precision-Machined Smartwatch Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dock-for-apple-watch.md) - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Timber Clamp-Equipped Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-desk-shelf-mount.md) - [Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-charger-stand.md) - [Magnetic Fast-Charge Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-stand.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md)