# Mini Tech Holders The Padfoot iPad Stand Holds Your Toy up Easily By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padfoot-ipad-stand References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2010/08/31/padfoot-ipad-stand/) & [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com/model/146050/padfoot___stand_for_ipad.html#) Michel Cornelissen has created the Padfoot iPad Stand (Cornelissen is also the creator of the iPod Shuffle Necklace). Allowing your iPad to sit whichever way it would like, the Padfoot iPad Stand weighs 15 grams, is a little half cylindrical shape, and is available in four shade options so it won't cramp your style. The Padfoot iPad Stand solves many problems associated with typical iPad stands. It is [small, compact and light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-curve-nano), making it extremely convenient, not to mention totally cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Device Stands:** Opportunity to create other compact stands for various types of devices. - **Personalized Device Accessories:** Opportunity to create personalized device accessories with different style options. - **Lightweight Design:** Opportunity to explore other products with lightweight designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to partner with designers to create innovative device accessories. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to expand into tech accessories with personalized design options. - **Travel:** Opportunity for travel companies to create lightweight and portable products for on-the-go use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Purpose Computer Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-stand3.md) - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md) - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Adaptable Professional Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tablet-stand.md) - [Lightweight Aluminum Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-fold.md) - [Shapeshifting Tablet Workstation Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-dynamic-folio.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Extra-Tall Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-hoverbar-tower.md) - [Multi-Fold Tablet Stand Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageasy-lift.md)