# Wrist-Wrapping Smartphones The Philips Fluid Looks Great on Both Your Ear and Your Arm By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-fluid References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/fluid-wearable-smartphone-by-dinard-da-mata/) & [ddmdesign.br](http://www.ddmdesign.com.br/) Normal cell phones just don't look as good after seeing the Philips Fluid. The Philips Fluid was designed by Dinard da Mata as a wearable smartphone. The Philips Fluid has all the bells and whistles of a regular smartphone, with the additional capability of being worn on your wrist. Concepts like this can't help but get you excited for the future of cell phones. I look forward to the day that I can wrap my phone around me when I go on a run. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Smartphones:** The trend of wearable smartphones opens up opportunities for innovative designs and enhanced user experiences. - **Cell Phone Fashion:** The trend of incorporating fashion into cell phone design creates disruptive opportunities for stylish and customizable devices. - **Convergence of Technology and Fashion:** The trend of merging technology and fashion presents disruptive opportunities to create unique and multifunctional wearable devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of wearable smartphones by developing innovative and user-friendly devices. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of cell phone fashion to create fashionable accessories that combine style and functionality. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can leverage the convergence of technology and fashion to create seamless and integrated wearable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malleable Wearable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-adaptive-display-concept.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Industrial Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-what-if-phone.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Wrap-Around Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorolas-wraparound.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Activewear-Branded Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-fog-phone.md) - [Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-phone-holder.md)