# Tribal Smartphone Protectors The Mara Hoffman Snap Case for iPhone is Loud and Colorful By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mara-hoffman-snap-case References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/6/mara-hoffman-for-incase-snap-case-for-the-iphone-5) & [goincase](http://goincase.com/shop/incase-mara-hoffman-snap-case-for-iphone-5) The Mara Hoffman Snap Case is the perfect [smartphone protector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases) for the summer season. Although the dark colors will transition nicely into the cooler months, the [exotic tribal and Egyptian imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-noir) is ideal for the hot weather. The use of bright colors is also key. As the temperatures continue to steadily rise, people will be looking for ways to individualize their barely-there outfits and accessories like these fit the bill beautifully. Created for Incase, the Mara Hoffman Snap Case collection is comprised of [six different designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases). Made to fit the iPhone 5, the cases reflect Hoffman’s own affinity for global travel, nature, mythology and magic. The line even adopts some of the patterns from her past clothing designs, which will be a huge draw for those who love the Mara Hoffman brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Summer-inspired Smartphone Cases:** Opportunity for companies to create smartphone cases that reflect the summer season, using bright colors and exotic imagery. - **Fashion-branded Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion brands to extend their reach into the tech industry by developing smartphone accessories that incorporate their unique designs. - **Personalized Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity to offer customizable smartphone accessories that allow consumers to express their individuality. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity for companies in the smartphone accessory industry to incorporate summer-inspired designs and collaborate with fashion brands. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to extend their brand into the tech industry and reach a new consumer base. - **Customizable Products:** Opportunity to offer personalized smartphone accessories and create a unique selling point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Spring-Ready Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otterbox.md) - [Thematic Floral-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-series-phone-cases.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [Confetti-Inspired Phone Case Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confettiinspired-phone-case.md) - [Minimal Textural Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-case.md) - [Female Empowering Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/her-impact-matters.md) - [Colorful Minimalist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostand-cases.md) - [Spring-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-phone-case.md)