# Crash-Proof Phone Cases The Rhino Shield Crash Guard Protects iPhones From Damage When Dropped By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhino-shield-crash-guard References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/rhino-shield-crash-guard/34251/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1081571316/rhinosheild-crash-guard-slim-impact-bumper-for-iph) The Rhino Shield Crash Guard is an incredibly simple-looking but [durable iPhone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-cases) that protect phones from damage from drops as high as 24 feet. The contraption is essentially a 12-gram bumper that latches onto the outside of the phone. Like other iPhone cases, it allows free access to ports and buttons. However, it protects the phone from damage from high drops. It is also claimed to protect against up to 102 kg of pressure if combined with Rhino Shield's screen protector. The developers of the Rhino Shield Crash Guard -- Evolutive Labs -- are currently running a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gobelt) campaign to raise funds for production and distribution of the product. The Crash Guard -- compatible with iPhone 5, 6 and [6+](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-ai-11kg-spacemax) -- can be yours for a pledge of $36. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Crash-proof Phone Cases:** Opportunity for companies to produce innovative phone cases that offer shock-absorbent protection during high drops - **Durable Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create accessories that offer maximum protection for smartphones from any possible damage and guarantee replacements or refunds - **Minimalistic Phone Protection:** Opportunity to create ultra-thin and light phone cases that can absorb shock from accidental slips and falls without adding additional bulk ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The Consumer Electronics industry can leverage this trend and create cases for smartphones, tablets and laptops that offer high-drop protection without compromising design and features - **Mobile Accessories:** Accessories manufacturers can capitalize on this trend and develop phone cases with additional features like waterproof functionality and battery charging while offering superior shock-absorbent protection - **E-commerce:** This technology can be sold online as an E-commerce opportunity by creating an online marketplace that specializes only in selling durable smartphone accessories ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Angle Protection Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx.md) - [Super Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-case.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Gaming-Ready Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinobuff-precision-fps-kit.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md) - [Adaptive Vapor-Chamber-Cooling-System Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-airx.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Premium Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-tank-case.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md)