# DIY iPhone Stands Desktop Gadget Lets You Watch Videos Without Holding Your Phone By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-iphone-stands-nerdy-but-useful-diy-gadgets References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=9620) & [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/21/pencil-iphone-stand/) A pencil [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument) stand. How brilliant is this invention? I love it. And it is such a simple DIY invention, anyone can make one. All you need are five pencils and four elastic bands, et voila--your very own iPhone stand. And, as featured above, you can use your iPhone stand to watch a live presidential inauguration from your desktop without [holding your phone in your hand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickout-grip-stand). That is all it takes! It's almost like having your own flat-screen cinema. Okay, not quite. But although the iPhone stand is extremely geeky and not the most luxurious gadget in the world, it is such a basic bit of DIY-ing it is almost genius. Now that is what I love about it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Inventions:** This trend offers opportunities for individuals to create their own innovative solutions using everyday items. - **Mobile Accessories:** This trend presents a market for innovative and user-friendly accessories that enhance the functionality of mobile devices. - **Hands-free Technology:** This trend indicates a growing demand for convenient and practical solutions that allow users to interact with their devices without physically holding them. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** This industry can capitalize on the trend by creating DIY-friendly products and accessories that enhance the user experience of electronic devices. - **Home Improvement:** This industry can explore DIY solutions and projects related to enhancing the functionality and convenience of everyday items. - **Desktop Accessories:** This industry can develop innovative and versatile accessories that optimize the desktop experience, including various stands and holders for mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Cable Storage Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-phone-stand.md) - [Versatile EDC Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2.md) - [Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganinno-r-stand.md) - [Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneclip.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-magnetic-wallet-stand.md)