# Illuminating Phone Cases The Pand iPhone Case Provides Instant Professional Lighting By Erik Heiberg | Published 2015-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-lighting-for-iphone References: [igg.me](http://igg.me/at/catchpanda) & [catchpanda](http://www.catchpanda.com) Unleash your inner Spielberg with professional phone lighting that fits right in your pocket. We've all been there: there's an opportunity to take a great selfie, but not enough light for the front camera. Or a fun video moment pops up, but there's not enough light for the rear camera. [Panda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubix) looks to solve those bad lighting moments with a case that gives you soft, dimmable light for both cameras on your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case). 18 powerful LEDs are powered by a rechargeable battery, all in an incredibly thin case so that it's always within reach. After all, who really wants to carry around one more thing in their pocket or purse? With one click, you have all the light you need, and Panda's unique hinge design allows the panel to stay in whatever position you need it to be in. Need a reading light? Done. How about a kickstand for watching a video or facetiming? Done. Panda goes beyond simply being a great light for mobile photography and videography. Best of all, it's on Indiegogo, so a limited amount are available at prices lower than any typical cases you'd find in the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-adapt-iphone-case) store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Professional Phone Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new phone case designs with built-in professional lighting for enhanced photography and videography. - **Rechargeable LED Lights:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating rechargeable LED lights for various applications beyond phone cases, such as portable smart lights for camping or emergency use. - **Flexible Hinge Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing flexible hinge mechanisms that can be incorporated into multiple products for versatile use. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for the mobile accessories industry include developing innovative phone cases with built-in professional lighting. - **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for the photography equipment industry include creating new lighting solutions that enhance mobile photography and videography. - **Smart Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for the smart lighting industry include designing rechargeable LED lights with flexible hinge designs for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-prolight-kit.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Illuminating Functional Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside.md) - [Mobile Lighting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-fill-light.md) - [Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlowe-sol-5.md) - [Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-maglight.md) - [Eco-Friendly Portable Softbox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glambank.md) - [Magsafe-Enabled Smartphone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma5r.md)