# Pre-Damaged Gadget Protectors ArtizanWork Shattered iPhone Cases Make Your Phone Seem Destroyed By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shattered-iphone-cases References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/shattered-iphone-case/200005/) & [artizanwork](http://www.artizanwork.com/apple_iphone_cases.htm) Get a grungy broken look for your phone without actually causing it any damage with the Shattered iPhone Cases designed by ArtizanWork. While they appear to be destroyed beyond repair, these cases will actually save your phone from damage as they will protect it from minor bumps and accidental dropping. One type of Shattered Case looks like it has been shot by a gun at close range with a couple bullet holes, one of which is conveniently placed where the camera lens is, and has a [glass-like shatter patterning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassgo-x). The other case looks as though someone took a hammer to your phone. Both types of Shattered iPhone Cases come in several colors and were made using [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgrid-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pre-damaged Gadget Protectors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for pre-damaged gadget protectors that give a grungy broken look without causing actual damage to devices. - **Shattered Design Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and accessories with a shattered design aesthetic that appeal to consumers seeking a unique and edgy style. - **Advanced Protection Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced protection technology for electronic devices that can withstand minor bumps and accidental drops while maintaining a visually damaged appearance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with phone case manufacturers to create a line of pre-damaged gadget protectors that appeal to style-conscious consumers. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with fashion brands to design shattered design aesthetic products and accessories, targeting consumers looking for trendy and unconventional options. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology to customize and manufacture pre-damaged gadget protectors that cater to individual consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [All-Angle Protection Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Imperceivable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakey-smartphone-case.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md)