# Stylish iPod as a Lipstick iStick By Ayman | Published 2008-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/istick References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/02/22/i-meme-lipstick-istick/) Calling all fashionistas. While designer Alexei Mikhailov's iStick concept is not a perfect mobile convergence device or [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic) killer (the screen is too small for practical photo or movie viewing), it offers a visual replication of the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers)/Touch space inside a stylish and fashionable device the size of a lipstick tube that just looks beautifull. iStick features big square icons and Coverflow so you can navigate in the stylish [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-crystal-lip-oil-stick) way. All four surfaces are touchscreens which opens the door for some very interesting and unique interface design. You can also browse iTunes via the integrated WiFi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion-tech Convergence:** The iStick concept represents the convergence of fashion and technology, offering a stylish device that replicates the functionality of an iPhone or iPod Touch. - **Miniature Devices:** The iStick's small size and lipstick tube design reflects a growing trend towards miniaturized technology that is both functional and fashionable. - **Unique Interface Design:** The iStick's four touchscreens present an opportunity for innovative and unique interface design, potentially paving the way for new user experiences in mobile devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The iStick's lipstick tube design positions it in the fashion accessories industry, offering a tech-savvy option for fashion-conscious individuals. - **Consumer Electronics:** The iStick falls within the consumer electronics industry, appealing to consumers seeking portable and fashionable devices with multimedia capabilities. - **User Experience Design:** The unique interface design of the iStick opens up opportunities for the user experience design industry to explore new ways of interacting with mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lipstick-Inspired Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-stick.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Makeup-Inspired Colorfuldevices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Fan-Made Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-npod.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget.md) - [Earphone-Equipped Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro.md) - [MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers.md) - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror.md)