# Crowdsourced Detachable Phones Phonebloks by Dave Hakkens Offers a Solution to Tech Problems By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-09-16 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonebloks-by-dave-hakkens References: [smh.au](http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/phonebloks-the-truly-customisable-smartphone-20130913-2tojh.html) & [thunderclap.it](https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/2931-phonebloks) If you’re tired of replacing an entire phone when one part gets ruined, you have to spread the word that you’d be interested in phonebloks by Dave Hakkens. Phonebloks is a project that was created to get rid of technological frustrations when it comes to new phones. This device is made out of [detachable blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-fusion) so each part works separate from each other. If one part of your phone breaks, you simply just remove it and replace it with a new one. This way you get to keep your phone and won’t have to go through the annoyance of emptying your bank account and losing important information. This new design also has consumers in mind, as it offers a customizable experience. For example, if you’re someone who loves taking pictures, you can choose to include a bigger camera piece as opposed to a bigger storage space. In order to spread the word, Hakkens is using social media sites like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-intelligence-agent) and [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nothing-phone-1) to encourage people to ‘join the thunderclap’ on the site and on October 29th, a giant blast of everyone’s support will be released to make a huge statement. Phonebloks by Dave Hakkens is also eco-friendly, as it helps eliminate the mass amount of electronic waste people create when throwing out entire phones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Phones:** Modular phones with detachable blocks offer a solution for consumers tired of replacing an entire phone when one part gets ruined. - **Customizable Technology:** Customizable technology is on the rise with devices like phonebloks, offering users the ability to choose which features are most important to them. - **Sustainable Electronics:** With more consumers seeking eco-friendly solutions, sustainable electronics such as phonebloks are a trend to watch. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphones:** Smartphone manufacturers can incorporate modular phone design to offer consumers a more customizable and sustainable product. - **Electronics Recycling:** The rise of modular phones and sustainable electronics will disrupt the electronics recycling industry as consumers throw away fewer entire devices. - **Social Media Marketing:** Social media platforms can be utilized to promote and gather support for disruptive innovation in technology and sustainable electronics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detachable Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-smartphone-design.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [Modular Sustainable Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairphone-6.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [Stackable Blocky Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system.md) - [Refurbished Modular Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-3-1.md)