# Smartphone Tramp Stamps The iTat Forever Brands the Backside of Your iPhone By Michael Hines | Published 2011-11-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-itat References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/31/itat-iphone-etching/) & [sirtified](http://www.sirtified.com/index.php/cool-tech-gifts-for-him/itat-iphone-tattoo-custom-engraving-etching.html) Matching tattoos between humans and smartphones were impossible before the invention of the iTat. The iTat is a unique wrap that permanently etches a design onto the back of your [iPhone's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-x-casetify-collection) case. The wraps can be of both preset or [custom designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator2). The iTat is perhaps the ultimate iPhone customization. A case or cover can be removed from a phone, but the iTat is forever provided you don't replace the back cover. The iTat is a DIY accessory designed and created by Sirtified. The designs are applied at home which is convenient, but risky if you don't have steady hands. The wraps sell for $15 for a pre-made design and $20 for a custom one. You can check out images of the iTat here and decide for yourself whether or not you want to forever brand your iPhone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customization Trends:** The iTat offers a unique way for individuals to customize their smartphones and express their personal style. - **DIY Tech Accessories:** The iTat taps into the growing trend of do-it-yourself tech accessories, allowing users to create and apply their own designs. - **Permanent Personalization:** The iTat introduces the concept of permanent personalization, offering an opportunity for businesses to explore new ways to create lasting connections with customers. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Phone Accessories:** The iTat presents an innovative opportunity for the mobile phone accessories industry, providing a new product category that caters to unique customization preferences. - **DIY Craft and Design:** The iTat aligns with the DIY craft and design industry, allowing individuals to unleash their creativity and create custom smartphone designs. - **Personal Branding:** The iTat appeals to the concept of personal branding, offering an opportunity for professionals in branding and marketing to explore new ways of promoting personal identities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Branded Technology Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Connected Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reetle-smartink-i.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcool-inkplay.md) - [Customizable Phone Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-phone-skins.md)