# Tattooed Telephones The Mister Cartoon Motorola Phone Gives Your Cell Some Street Cred By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-cartoon-motorola-phone References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/mister-cartoon-metropcs-limited-edition-moto-ve440/) & [metropcs](http://www.metropcs.com/) With everyone having a Black Berry or an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal) now, it'a hard to have a mobile that stahnds out from the crowd. With all phones having a fairly bland look to them, the Mister Cartoon [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation) phone stands out like a sore thumb (in the best way possible. Designed by a [renowned ink artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory), the Mister Cartoon Motorola phone adds some much needed flair to an everyday device. **Implications** - With so many new electronics on the market today, consumers are looking for ways to differentiate their own gadgets. Products that allow for personalization are appealing to customers who want their devices to express who they are. Companies could focus on this desire for more detail in a sea of technological advancements to widen their number of buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Personalized Gadgets:** Companies could focus on the desire for personalization in the sea of technological advancements to widen their number of buyers. - **Unique Mobile Phone Designs:** Consumers are seeking mobile phones with standout designs to differentiate themselves from others. - **Customizable Electronics:** The demand for personalized gadgets creates opportunities for companies to offer customizable options for electronics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the mobile phone industry can explore unique designs to cater to consumers' demand for standout devices. - **Electronics Retail:** Retailers specializing in electronics can tap into the market of personalized gadgets by offering a wide range of customizable options. - **Tech Accessories:** The market for tech accessories can expand by providing personalized options that allow customers to express their individuality through their electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Pink Socialite Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus-1.md) - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [Premium Crystal-Adorned Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-collection.md) - [Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-phone.md) - [Strikingly Colorful Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-smartphone.md) - [Magenta-Hued Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-razr-plus.md) - [Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal.md) - [All-Black Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-phone-cases.md)