# Double Duty Cases The Pocket Phone Case Can Also Act as a Mini Wallet By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-phone-case References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/trends/pocket-phone-case.html) & [shop.hardgraft](http://shop.hardgraft.com/all/pocket-phone-case) If you feel the need to [protect your precious iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases) with extra padding, you may want to invest in the Pocket Phone Case. Not only will it cushion your phone against potential harm, it also acts as a mini wallet thanks to the [leather pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-london-iphone-leather-case) in the front. Created by [Hard Graft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-rock-live-ottawa), the Pocket Phone Case fits both the iPhone 4 and 3G perfectly. Currently only available for pre-order, its price starts at 49€. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Protective Phone Cases:** Opportunity for phone case manufacturers to create innovative designs that offer both protection and additional functionality. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory designers to create products that serve multiple purposes, such as combining a phone case and a wallet. - **Pre-order Sales:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the growing trend of pre-orders and generate buzz and sales before the product is officially released. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Phone Case Manufacturing:** Phone case manufacturers can innovate by creating double-duty cases that offer added features and convenience. - **Accessory Design:** Accessory designers can create multi-functional products that cater to the needs of consumers who are looking for convenience and versatility. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms and businesses can leverage the pre-order trend to generate sales and create excitement around upcoming products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Wallet Folio Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill-leathersafe-pocket-book.md) - [Card-Friendly Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alto-metro-leather-wallet-case.md) - [Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-wallet-case.md) - [MagSafe Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case.md) - [Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sd-card-phone-case.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Textured Alcantara Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-graft-fuzzy-iphone-case.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Knife-Paired EDC Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knyphe-phone-case.md)