# The Week Magazine: Matt Ho on Retro iPhone Cases By Joanne Lam | Published 2011-02-05 | About Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-ho-retro-iphone-cases References: [theweek](http://theweek.com/article/index/211677/the-case-that-takes-your-iphone-back-in-time)  On February 2nd, one of our very own Trend Hunter interns, [Matt Ho,](http://www.trendhunter.com/matt) was mentioned on The Week Magazine in regards to his comments on the [Thumbs Up 80s Phone Case](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thumbs-up-80s-phone). With the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-sophistication) being an always-hot topic on Trend Hunter and considering how [retro themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebaby) are so prominent in today's market, it's no surprise that this [iPhone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-case-30) would be so popular. > Yes, "this seriously awesome case" lets you feel like Michael Douglas's titan of finance, says Matt Ho at Trend Hunter — only "with a better phone." [Read the full article on The Week Magazine here!](http://theweek.com/article/index/211677/the-case-that-takes-your-iphone-back-in-time) Be sure to check out the related trends to see more of Matt Ho's articles! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [About](https://www.trendhunter.com/about) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Phone Cases:** Opportunity for companies to create more retro themed phone cases that appeal to consumers' nostalgia. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity for brands to leverage nostalgia marketing to create emotional connections with consumers and tap into their desire for sentimental products. - **Phone Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market unique and inventive phone accessories to set user's devices apart. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronic Accessories:** Opportunity for electronic accessory companies to tap into the phone case and accessory market with retro themed items and unique designs. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing and advertising firms to help brands tap into nostalgia marketing to create a deeper emotional connection with consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create innovative phone accessories that enhance the user's experience and add value to their devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-magfit.md) - [Retro Iphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kick-case.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [Loved-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-keith-haring.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [Baby Collectible Tech Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonny-angel-1.md)