# Bifocal Gadget Props The Megane Smartphone Stand Uses Faux Frames to Stand iDevices By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megane-smartphone-stand References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/29/american-standards-lamp/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/17888/nendo-kandenchi-mouse-and-megane-stand-for-elecom.html) Glasses wearers finally get a smartphone stand designed specifically for them in the form of the Megane smartphone stand. The Megane smartphone stand is a quirky gadget stand made by [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-headset) for [Elecom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-ergonomic-mouse). The stand is designed to look and act like a pair of glasses. Whereas glasses usually have glass lenses, the Megane smartphone stand uses suction cups. The cups grab onto your gadget and help steady it to keep it from toppling over. Nendo has been on a tear recently, designing a slew of computer and tech gadgets for Elecom. The collaboration has led to some interesting concepts such as the battery-shaped mouse and the angular Ormie mouse. Here’s hoping that more American electronic companies turn to designers to re-imagine their peripherals. Photo Credits: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/29/american-standards-lamp/), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/17888/nendo-kandenchi-mouse-and-megane-stand-for-elecom.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quirky Gadget Stands:** There is a growing trend in designing unique and unconventional gadget stands, like the Megane smartphone stand. - **Collaboration Between Designers and Electronic Companies:** More electronic companies are partnering with designers to create innovative and visually appealing tech gadgets. - **Reimagining Peripherals:** Designers are taking a fresh approach to reimagining traditional tech peripherals, resulting in concepts like the battery-shaped mouse and angular Ormie mouse. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities in creating more specialized gadget stands and collaborating with designers. - **Product Design:** The field of product design can benefit from the trend of reimagining tech peripherals and partnering with electronic companies. - **Tech Accessories:** The tech accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and quirky gadget stands by designing innovative and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Purpose Computer Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-stand3.md) - [Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneclip.md) - [Freestanding Metallic Eyewear Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-stand.md) - [Multi-Functional Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meboge.md) - [Origami-Inspired Technology Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablet-and-phone-stand.md) - [Smartphone Ring Grip Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanopop-magsafe.md) - [Origami-Style Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-snap-phone-tripod-stand.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Versatile EDC Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2.md)