# Molten Smartphone Covers The Melt iPhone Case is Functionally Viscous By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-iphone-case References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/20/switcheasy-melt-iphone-case/) & [switcheasy](http://www.switcheasy.com/product.php?product=Melt_iPhone4S) I don't recommend holding your phone near a candle if it's in the Melt iPhone case. This cheeky [smartphone cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsoless-iphone-case) was designed by [SwitchEasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-protective-case) and is meant to make your iPhone 4S look as if it's melting under intense heat. The melted look of this case is as functional as it is eye-catching. The melted design doubles as a grip making it easier to hold your phone. With the glut of [iPhone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-case-30) on the market, designers must do something to help their creations stand out. Making a case that is both intriguing to the eyes and functional is a tall order. The Melt iPhone case comes in a variety of sizes and sells for $34. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Functional Aesthetics:** Designing products with an eye-catching aesthetic that serves a functional purpose. - **Novelty Cases:** Creating phone cases that are unique in design and stand out among the competition. - **Tactile Grip:** Designing phone cases with grips and textures for better tactile interaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Phone Accessories:** Opportunities for designers to create unique and functional phone cases with added safety features. - **Fashion Retail:** Creating phone cases as fashion accessories for consumers looking to add personality to their tech gear. - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative designs for phone cases that offer added grip and protection, while also standing out in a flooded market of phone accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Designer-Made Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-the-white-case.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Adaptive Vapor-Chamber-Cooling-System Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-airx.md) - [Imperceivable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakey-smartphone-case.md) - [Flexible Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case.md) - [Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-light.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md)