# Safari Cell Phone Chargers Microworks ‘Vine' Cable Organifies Your Tangle of Wires By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microworks-vine-cable References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/02/microworks-vine-cable-concept-turns-outlets-into-jungle-safari.php) & [microworks.jp](http://www.microworks.jp/work/work16/work16.html) An unsightly [tangle of wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords) can make any office an eyesore, but this Microworks ‘[Vine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-vine-winery)’ cable concept makes plugging in a whole lot prettier. Instead of the standard black, gray or white cables, the Microworks ‘Vine’ cable takes its design inspiration from a sprig of English ivy--a silhouette I’m quite fond of myself. While this cable is just a concept, I’d love to see it brought to market in an [eco-friendly form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fariphone-accessories) to really drive home the green, organic connotation the Microworks ‘Vine’ cable hints at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Cable Design:** The concept of eco-friendly cables opens up opportunities for companies to develop sustainable and aesthetically pleasing charging solutions. - **Nature-inspired Cable Designs:** The trend of incorporating nature-inspired designs in cables presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and visually appealing charging accessories. - **Organic-themed Office Accessories:** The rise of organic-themed office accessories, such as the Microworks 'Vine' cable, offers innovative companies the chance to cater to eco-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The concept of eco-friendly cables can disrupt the consumer electronics industry by providing environmentally conscious charging solutions. - **Design and Fashion:** The trend of nature-inspired cable designs presents opportunities for design and fashion industries to collaborate and create stylish charging accessories. - **Office Supplies:** The demand for organic-themed office accessories opens up new possibilities for the office supplies industry to offer attractive and sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [Magnetic Self-Folding Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivycable.md) - [Wire-Eliminating Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouse-bungee.md) - [Vibrant Lanyard Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging.md) - [Design-Conscious Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-power-supply.md) - [Multipurpose Magnetic Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercalla-cable.md) - [All-in-One Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cord-1.md) - [Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-moonlit-desk-garden.md) - [Relaxing Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-wireless-charger-lamp.md)