# Smartphone Cottage Docking Stations The iPhone Dock Looks Like an Actual Boat Dock By Cody Turner | Published 2012-10-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-dock References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/111664173/iphone-dock-miniature-boat-dock-lake) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/DunnesWoods) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-app) shop owner Patrick Dunne of DunnesWoods has produced an rather clever [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand) dock in the form of a miniature boat dock. It’s pretty hard not to laugh at the word play for this smartphone docking station and it’s perfect for at home or in the office as a place to store your phone, [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) or any iPhone models. The iPhone dock measures in with a base of six inches by four inches and has a felt bottom to avoid damages to your table tops. The dock itself stands at around three and a quater inches tall. The dock comes with a blue base that is supposed to resemble water and has brown, wooden plank boards that have been tied up with string to help resemble a small cottage lake boat dock. The dock, however, does not charge your phone, nor does it amplify music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Iphone Docks:** Opportunity to create unique, playful iPhone docks that add a touch of whimsy to the home or office. - **Novelty Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity to design and sell creative smartphone accessories that stand out in a saturated market. - **Functional Decor:** Opportunity to create functional decor pieces that serve a practical purpose while adding visual interest to a space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to expand their product line with innovative smartphone docking stations. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to incorporate tech accessories into their product offerings, appealing to the modern consumer. - **Handmade Goods:** Opportunity for artisans and crafters to create unique, handmade smartphone docking stations for niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Design Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand.md) - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Mobile Device Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-stand-dock.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griptok.md) - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Outlet-Mounted Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-charger-dock.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md)