# DIY Smartphone Covers The Case-Mate iPhone 4 Stacks Case Unleashes Your Creative Side By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-stacks-case References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-Stack-Case-13456969) & [case-mate](http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-Stacks-Case.asp) If you like being creative and [DIY projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-experience), then the Case-Mate [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) Stacks Case is definitely for you! The case features six interchangeable sections that are stacked to form one solid case, allowing you to create your case's own color scheme. The iPhone 4 Stacks Case is available in three different [color combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skreed). The product was designed by artist Erik Arlen, who wanted to “encourage customization and interaction.” Check out how they work in the gallery! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 80% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Smartphone Cases:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the smartphone case industry by allowing users to personalize their phone cases with interchangeable sections. - **DIY Phone Accessories:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the phone accessory market by offering creative and customizable options for smartphone users. - **Interactive Phone Cases:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the phone case industry by incorporating interactive features that encourage customization and user engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Case Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the smartphone case market by offering customizable and interactive phone case options. - **DIY Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the DIY market by providing creative and customizable phone accessory options. - **Phone Accessory Industry:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the phone accessory industry by offering personalized and interactive phone case options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcool-inkplay.md) - [Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcy-arimoto.md) - [Protective Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-stand-case.md) - [E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reink-case-c1.md) - [Interchangeable Phone Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-for-the-iphone.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md)