# Sculpted Aluminum Smartphone Stands The Just Mobile AluCup Features a Two-in-One Design Aesthetic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-mobile-alucup References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/435004612706043897/Just-Mobile-AluCup™) & [usa.just-mobile](http://usa.just-mobile.com) Smartphones get tossed around a lot during a daily routine, so giving them due respect with a designated home is a great way to put them on display and the Just Mobile AluCup is the perfect piece of equipment to do just that. The spherical body of the Just Mobile AluCup is crafted from high-grade aluminum that gives the design a substantial weight for keeping [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-curve-nano) and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro) in place. For iPhones, the Just Mobile AluCup is specially crafted to cradle it during standby or charging and even doubles as a stand for an iPad. The four colour variations available for the Just Mobile AluCup include yellow, black, blue and red to match any particular taste. This brightly colored, quality rubber helps keep the Just Mobile AluCup in place both on the bottom and top to ensure that the devices are held properly when docked. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone Docking Stands:** The demand for unique and stylish smartphone docking stands is increasing, creating opportunities for companies to design innovative and functional products. - **Aluminum Accessories:** The use of high-grade aluminum in product design for accessories such as smartphone stands is becoming more popular, offering companies opportunities to create durable and premium products. - **Multi-functional Designs:** The trend for multi-functional design in smartphone accessories, such as stands that can also be used as charging docks or for different devices, is growing, creating opportunities for companies to expand their product offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** As the use of smartphones and tablets increases, the demand for accessories such as stands and docks is expanding within the consumer electronics industry. - **Home Decor:** The aesthetic design of smartphone stands, such as the Just Mobile AluCup, is becoming an increasingly important factor in home decor, offering opportunities for companies to tap into this market. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The unique and stylish design of smartphone docking stands, such as the AluCup, makes them a desirable gift item, creating opportunities for companies to market their products as gifts and novelties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Design Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand.md) - [Cable Storage Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-phone-stand.md) - [Retro Computer Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-m4-charging-stand.md) - [Magsafe Phone Stand Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-phone.md) - [Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-powerthru-2in1-charging-stand.md) - [Magnetic Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-max-stand.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md)