# Printing Smartphone Cases The Sophie Concept Case Turns Your iPhone into a Laserjet By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophie-concept-case References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/05/02/iphone-case-is-a-polaroid-printer/) & [petitinvention.wordpress](http://petitinvention.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/polaroid-iphone-dock-concept/) Concept phones are all too common nowadays; designers are seemingly obsessed with creating the next iPhone. Designer Mac Funamizu has designed quite a few cellphones in his time, but he is turning his attention towards [phone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-case-30) with his Sophie concept case. The Sophie concept case is designed to [print photographs straight from your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus). A unique feature of the Sophie case is that it can print geo-tagged pictures and pictures with QR codes, which encourages social interaction and sharing. Judging by the images, this case is designed specifically for the iPhone, a fact which isn't all too surprising when you consider the recent surge in products that cater towards iPhone shutterbugs such as camera cases and tripods. Of course, this design is still just a concept, but maybe, just maybe, [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1) will surprise us all and announce this case or one like it alongside the iPhone 5. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Concept Phone Cases:** Designing phone cases with innovative features and functionalities such as printing capabilities. - **Geo-tagged Picture Printing:** Developing smartphone cases that can print photographs with embedded location information for enhanced social interaction and sharing. - **Iphone Shutterbug Products:** Creating a range of accessories and add-ons specifically tailored for iPhone users who are passionate about photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Phone Accessories:** Opportunity for manufacturers to produce cutting-edge phone cases with advanced printing technology and unique features. - **Social Media Sharing:** Potential for social media platforms to collaborate with smartphone case manufacturers to enable seamless sharing of printed geo-tagged pictures. - **Photography Equipment:** Innovation potential in developing specialized camera cases or tripods designed exclusively for iPhone users to enhance their photography experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reetle-smartink-i.md) - [Vacuum-Heat Smartphone Case Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htvront-h17.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Photographer-Targeted Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-cases1.md) - [E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reink-case-c1.md) - [E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcool-inkplay.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16s-concept.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md)