# Personalized Phone Protectors The Pencil Shavings Studio iPhone 5 Cases Stand Out From the Rest By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-five-cases References: [pencilshavingsstudio](http://www.pencilshavingsstudio.com/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/PencilShavingsStudio) These Pencil Shavings Studio iPhone 5 cases are probably the most colorful collection of smartphone protectors I’ve seen yet. Whether you are looking for a brightly colored unique design or a case that complements your personality, this is the place to shop. The cases are made by shop owner Rachel Shingleton who made an [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-app) shop back in 2008 and has since been featured in a number of shops like Jess LC, [Nordstrom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings1), [Apartment Theraphy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-plan-tool), CafeMom, Ohdeedoh and more. Rachel was even named one of TLC’s 5 ‘Can’t Miss Mom Style Blogs.’ The latest iPhone 5 cases that are offered in her shop consist of many, but a few of my personal favorites are: the watercolor iPhone 5 or 4 case, the Rothko Monos Monogrammed cases or the Neapolitan Stripe collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalization of Phone Accessories:** A trend in the customization of phone cases and other accessories with unique designs that complement individual personalities and preferences. - **Colorful Smartphone Protectors:** A trend in colorful and vibrant smartphone protector designs that stand out from the traditional black and clear options. - **Small Business Success on Etsy:** A trend in small business owners finding success on platforms like Etsy by creating and selling unique and personalized products that cater to niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Accessories:** An industry opportunity to create and market smartphone accessories with customizable designs and offerings that cater to individual preferences and needs. - **E-commerce Platforms:** An industry opportunity to create and support e-commerce platforms like Etsy that empower small business owners to reach new customer bases and offer unique and personalized products. - **Art and Design:** An industry opportunity to market and sell artistic and design-focused phone accessories that add a touch of personalization and expression for the user. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Singer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkle-case.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Minimal Textural Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-case.md) - [Protective Spring-Ready Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otterbox.md) - [Thematic Floral-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-series-phone-cases.md) - [Colorful Minimalist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostand-cases.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md)