# Hands-Free Selfie Aids This Suction-Cup Phone Accessory Sticks to Surfaces for Hand-Free Photos By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suctioncup-phone-accessory References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376220/Goodbye-Selfie-Sticks-Suction-Pads-For-Phones-Let-You-Take-Photos-Hands-Free/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/stuckonz-nanosuction-for-phones-cases-tablets) 'StuckOnz' is a suction-cup phone accessory that uses nano-technology to attach your phone to any flat surface. StuckOnz was designed by a family-run team called Eoseek who were seeking a way to take better pictures. This is an efficient new way to take [hands-free selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickout-grip-stand) and perfect group shots. StuckOnz is a thin material that is the size of a credit card and can attach to any smartphone, [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondgeneration-hoverbar-duo) or other portable picture-taking device. The suction-cup phone accessory will attach to smooth surfaces like screens, mirrors, windows, dry-erase boards and other flat areas. It is not only helpful to take pictures but can act as a mirror, be placed on kitchen cabinets to see recipes or show videos like how to tie a necktie without having to hold your phone in place. The product has the lifespan of about 12 months with proper care. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hands-free Photography:** Use of suction-cup phone accessories for hands-free photography creates opportunities for seamless capturing of images and videos without the need for hand support. - **Nano-technology Attachments:** Incorporation of nano-technology in phone accessories opens up possibilities for secure and versatile phone attachment solutions on various surfaces. - **Multi-purpose Phone Accessories:** Development of multi-functional phone accessories like StuckOnz enables users to explore diverse applications such as using it as a mirror or displaying videos without requiring manual holding. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for hands-free selfie aids by developing innovative and convenient phone attachment solutions. - **Photography Equipment:** Within the photography equipment industry, there is an opportunity to create disruptive solutions by integrating nano-technology into devices for secure and flexible phone attachment. - **Kitchen Gadgets:** In the kitchen gadgets industry, there is potential to develop phone accessories that aid in cooking by conveniently attaching phones to kitchen cabinets, providing easy access to recipes and instructions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Suction Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-suction-grip.md) - [Origami-Style Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-snap-phone-tripod-stand.md) - [Magsafe Selfie Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magstick.md) - [Multi-Functional Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meboge.md) - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md) - [Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneclip.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Device Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-mobile-tripod.md) - [Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-powergrip.md)