# Bendable Leather Device Docks The 'Stanley' Leather Smartphone Stand Cradles Devices Gently By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-stand References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/positionable-leather-smartphone-stand-hits-kickstarter-05-02-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/distilunion/stanley-the-bendable-leather-stand-for-your-phone) The prevalence of smartphone technology has augmented consumers to require that the devices are within reach at all times, which the '[Stanley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dewalt-powerstack)' leather stand enables in a modular way. Currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan), the 'Stanley' is available in multiple color options and works with any variety of device ranging from smartphone, to tablet. The secret to the 'Stanley' stand is the interior solid steel core that enables it to be bent and re-bent without showing wear. The soft, durable leather exterior and felt interior makes it a pleasure to re-place, while the design helps to protect the device from being scratched by components. The 'Stanley' leather stand is created by Distil Union and helps give character to what can otherwise be a very utilitarian accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 62% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Device Docks:** The 'Stanley' stand is a modular device dock that can be bent and re-bent without showing wear, creating an opportunity for more modular device docking systems. - **Scratch-resistant Device Accessories:** The 'Stanley' stand's soft, durable leather exterior and felt interior helps protect devices from scratches, creating an opportunity for more scratch-resistant device accessories. - **Customizable Device Accessories:** The 'Stanley' stand is available in multiple color options, creating an opportunity for more customizable device accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Stanley' stand is a device accessory, creating an opportunity for more innovative device accessories in the consumer electronics industry. - **Furniture:** The 'Stanley' stand's modular design and solid steel core enable it to be bent and re-bent without showing wear, creating an opportunity for more innovative modular furniture in the furniture industry. - **Fashion:** The 'Stanley' stand has a soft, durable leather exterior, creating an opportunity for more innovative leather fashion accessories in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Cable Storage Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-phone-stand.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-magnetic-wallet-stand.md) - [High-End Design Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand.md) - [Eco-Friendly Desk Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hombi.md) - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Flatpack Magnetic Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-curve-nano.md)