# Textured Phone Cases This Phone Case Was Inspired by the Rippled Surface of a Stingray By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-phone-case References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/27058529/Stingray-pattern-for-Fierce-Forms-phone-cases?tracking_source=curated_galleries_list) & [mariacichy.myportfolio](https://mariacichy.myportfolio.com/) Inspired by the rippled body of the stingray, this [textured phone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival) is sure to make your skin crawl. Available in a [variety of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skreed) and textures, each case is as unique as the sea critters themselves. Consumers have the opportunity to select from small bubbled shapes, to rounded circular designs, each raised from the case, making for a more layered feel. The colors include: red, blue, white, black purple and pink - allowing the consumer to select the hue which best reflects their personal aesthetic. [Novelty phone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confettiinspired-phone-case) have become popular in recent years, helping the user express their personal style with an accessory they'll have by their sides daily. Making a mundane item like a phone case ornamental is a popular practice among teens and young adults and stands as a form of creative expression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Phone Cases:** The rise in popularity of novelty phone cases offers opportunities for retailers to tap into the market and provide unique and creative accessories. - **Personalized Accessories:** The demand for personalized phone cases allows for innovation in custom designs and materials, offering consumers a chance to express their individuality. - **Textured Surfaces:** The trend of incorporating textured surfaces in phone cases presents an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create tactile and visually appealing products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from the growing demand for novelty phone cases by providing a wide range of options and partnering with designers to offer exclusive designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of personalized accessories by collaborating with fashion brands and designers to create unique and stylish phone cases. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can innovate by developing new materials and techniques to create textured phone cases that enhance the tactile experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Thematic Floral-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-series-phone-cases.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [High-Tech Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-case-30.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Minimalist Designer-Made Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-the-white-case.md) - [Topographical Relaxation Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecue-case.md) - [Floral-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralthemed-phone-cases.md) - [Storytelling Floral Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xline-floral-series.md)