# Cat Scratch Smartphone Stands The Scratching Post iPhone Stand is Ideal for Grumpy Cat Fans By Michael Hines | Published 2013-06-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratching-post-iphone-stand References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/05/22/cat-scratching-post-smartphone-stand-is-a-real-head-scratcher/) & [a-muzu](http://www.a-muzu.com/products/detail.php?product_id=7902) Lovers of cats have got to check out the Scratching Post [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument) Stand. Yes, this smartphone prop is designed to make it look as if a cat is scratching your phone. The stand measure 22 inches tall and affixes to the back of your iPhone via a suction cup. The stand is made by a Japanese company, appropriately named 'Kitan Club.' Cats are notorious for playing with technology. They can often be found playing with [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro) and batting around [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-curve-nano). The Scratching Post iPhone Stand seems as if it would only appeal to true cat lovers/those who love Internet cats. Its pricing doesn't seem too prohibitive, it’s a little under $2.00 for one stand, but you have to order 50 pieces at once. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cat-themed Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative and fun smartphone accessories that cater to cat lovers. - **Interactive Pet Tech:** Potential for developing technology that allows pets to interact with smartphones and other devices. - **Viral Marketing with Internet Cats:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage the popularity of internet cats for marketing purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Accessories:** Potential for pet accessory companies to expand their product offerings to include cat-themed smartphone stands. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create interactive pet tech products. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Potential for marketing and advertising agencies to develop viral campaigns centered around internet cats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Retro Computer Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-m4-charging-stand.md) - [Feline-Friendly Scratch Posts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-scratcher.md) - [Cable Storage Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-phone-stand.md) - [Overlapping Wooden Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-circles-cat-scratcher.md) - [Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneclip.md)