# Smartphone Whiteboard Designs UX Whiteboards are Designed to Help Designers Work Better By Michael Hines | Published 2017-08-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ux-whiteboards References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/ux-whiteboards) & [uxwhiteboards](http://www.uxwhiteboards.com/) UX Whiteboards knows that despite the rise of touchscreens, sometimes you just need a physical representation to bridge the gap between idea and understanding. To that end the company has created a line of whiteboards in the shape of [Android and iOS devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-phone). The goal is for product designers to accurately be able to sketch out a [mobile website or app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch2appio) without having to try and guess the dimensions of a smartphone. UX Whiteboards may seem like a niche product but the reality is that many product teams, and companies in general, still use [whiteboards to convey idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-whiteboard). The company's whiteboards come in both vinyl and magnetic and sell for $89 each. Currently UX Whiteboards only offers "support" for Android and iOS but the company says more options are coming soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Physical Representation in Design:** The rising popularity of physical representation tools, such as UX Whiteboards' smartphone-shaped whiteboards, is an opportunity for innovation in the design industry. - **Niche Whiteboard Market:** The demand for specialized whiteboards, like UX Whiteboards' Android and iOS-shaped ones, presents an untapped market for manufacturers and distributors. - **Enhancing Communication in Product Design:** The use of physical whiteboards, like UX Whiteboards' vinyl and magnetic options, offers a disruptive solution for improving communication and collaboration in product design teams. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** The design industry can leverage the trend of physical representation tools, like UX Whiteboards, to create innovative products and improve the design process. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for niche whiteboards, such as UX Whiteboards' smartphone-shaped ones, by offering diverse options and customization services. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities to incorporate physical representation tools, like UX Whiteboards, in the development of user interfaces and digital products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Virtual Whiteboard Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-owl.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Digital Whiteboard Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenvias.md) - [Creative Infinite Whiteboard Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeform-app.md) - [Interactive Multipurpose Touchscreen Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hkmlc-smart-boards.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [AI Mood Board Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixboard.md) - [Organized Digital Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-whiteboards.md)