# Etched City Smartphone Cases CutMaps iPhone Protectors Feature Cityscape Carvings on the Rear By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-protector References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/phones/city-map-wooden-iphone-cases.asp) & [cutmaps](http://www.cutmaps.com/collections/wooden-cell-phone-cases) Bringing a touch of wooden texture to the smartphone, CutMaps iPhone protectors are etched with the cityscape of various metropolises around the United States (and Paris, too). 15 US cities have been transformed into etchings on the rear of the CutMaps cases that are designed exclusively for the iPhone 5, 6 and 6 Plus. The design shop responsible for the awesome CutMaps iPhone protectors is based out of Virginia and cuts the maps onto [cherry wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-noir). Featuring styles ranging from San Francisco, to Washington DC and everywhere in between, the CutMaps cases bring a sense of pride for American cities to devices. Those looking to obtain a design not currently available can send a note to CutMaps to inquire about a custom design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cityscape Etched Smartphone Cases:** The demand for personalized phone accessories opens opportunities for businesses to offer unique designs that showcase local pride and identity. - **Custom Phone Case Designs:** Companies can cater to the growing trend of customized phone cases by offering personalized designs that showcase various themes and interests. - **Wooden Phone Case Materials:** The use of different materials, such as wood, in creating phone cases can be an effective way to cater to consumers who prefer unique and eco-friendly products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunities exist in designing and creating unique phone accessories that cater to consumer preferences for personalized and customized products. - **Gift and Souvenir Shops:** Gift shops and souvenir stores in city centers can capitalize on the trend of cityscape etched phone cases by offering designs that represent local pride and identity. - **Eco-friendly Product Brands:** Companies that promote eco-friendliness can appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers by offering phone cases made of sustainable and renewable materials such as wood. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-exhibition-collection.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md)