# Modular Mobiles The Modu Phone Offers Hi-Tech Functionality in a Tiny Package By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modu-phone References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/modu-first-modular-mobile-phone-in-the-world/) & [lunar](http://www.lunar.com/work.html#/modu) According to its designers, the [Modu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one-expansion) phone is the world’s first ever [modular mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairphone-6). We can’t verify that claim, but the Modu phone is super hi-tech and innovative regardless. Designed by the technology startup Modu in collaboration with Lunar, the Modu phone is a super small portable phone that is meant to slip into ‘jackets,’ which are stylish and functional enclosures specially designed for the phone. Find out more about the Modu phone at [Lunar.com](http://www.lunar.com/work.html#/modu). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Mobiles:** The Modu phone showcases the trend of modular technology in the mobile industry, allowing for customizable and versatile devices. - **Hi-tech Functionality:** The Modu phone exemplifies the trend of incorporating advanced technology and features into compact and portable devices. - **Innovative Enclosures:** The Modu phone highlights the trend of creating stylish and functional enclosures that can enhance the user experience and personalize mobile devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Devices:** The mobile industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating modular technology and advanced functionality into their devices, offering customizable and versatile options to customers. - **Technology Startups:** Technology startups have the opportunity to disrupt the market by developing compact and portable devices with hi-tech features, catering to the demand for convenient and innovative consumer electronics. - **Design and Fashion:** The design and fashion industry can tap into the trend of creating stylish and functional enclosures for mobile devices, offering unique and customizable options that align with consumers' personal style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system.md) - [Modular Mobile Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-fusion.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [Detachable Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-smartphone-design.md) - [Miniscule Modular Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockit.md) - [Sleek Modular Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easco.md) - [Micro-Sized Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanophone.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [Swappable Module Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-walkietalkie-concept.md)