# Toilet-Worthy Phone Stands The iPlunge, at the Buick 'Regal Remix,' Mixes High & Low Tech By Jonelle Fenton | Published 2010-12-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iplunge-kickstand References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5573884/iplunge-the-iphones-miniature-plunger-kickstand-described-in-words) & [buick](http://buick.com) (SPONSORED) High tech meets low tech with this handy stand called the iPlunge, another Trend Hunter-approved item from the Wired store Buick 'Regal Remix' event on Decemember 8th. The iPlunge can be squished against any device, like an iPod, iPhone -- any device with a smooth hard surface. You can make your device stand up in portrait or landscape. But note: the iPhone cannot actually be used as a plunger. Be sure to check out the other Trend Hunter-approved items in the related links below, and stay tuned for more! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High Tech:** The iPlunge stand demonstrates the trend of combining high tech functionality with everyday objects. - **Low Tech:** The iPlunge stand represents the trend of repurposing low tech items for modern needs. - **Convenience:** The iPlunge stand caters to the trend of creating portable and versatile accessories for mobile devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can explore innovative designs and accessories like the iPlunge stand for smartphones and other devices. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry has an opportunity to tap into the demand for unique and practical smartphone accessories such as the iPlunge stand. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace the challenge of creating visually appealing and functional stands, like the iPlunge, that enhance the user experience of mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md) - [Cable Storage Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-phone-stand.md) - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Multi-Purpose Computer Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-stand3.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan.md)