# Dish-Like Landline Docks The Phone on Board is Like a Serving Tray for Your Telephone By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-on-board References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/08/03/phone-on-board/) & [shingoeun](http://www.shingoeun.com/) Although I make the easy prediction that the [end of landlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-home-phone) is nearing, I must admit that the Phone on Board is a clever design. It was conceived when the designers observed how the space around a phone was used. Its dish-like dock provides [easy storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-track-desk) as well as a clean slate to record messages and notes. Designed by Shin Go Eun & Giha Woo, the Phone on Board also features a very [sleek and chic phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 20% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **End of Landlines:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in communication technology and mobile devices. - **Clever Phone Docking Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in phone accessories and storage solutions. - **Integration of Functionality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining communication devices with other practical features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Communication Technology:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing new ways to communicate without traditional landlines. - **Phone Accessories:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating innovative and functional docking designs for smartphones. - **Home Organization:** Disruptive innovation potential in integrating communication devices with storage solutions for improved efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md) - [Magsafe Phone Stand Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-phone.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Sculptural Smartphone Wireless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-charging-station.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-dock-concept.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-wireless-charger-dock.md) - [Desktop Contemporary Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plat.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md)