# Festively Lit Smartphone Projectors The VanD Flashing iPhone Cases Lights Up Decoratively By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vand-flashing-iphone-cases References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/12/09/iphone-cases-light-up-to-reveal-jolly-patterns-whenever-you-get-a-call/) & [icella](http://icella.com/products/search.php?bcat=VanD&carr=1) There are many ways to show off one's festive spirit and now it can be as easy as switching up that old [iPhone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case) for something a little more illuminating like one of the VanD Flashing iPhone Cases. Although available in a variety of styles for the iPhone 5, there are a couple of Christmas-inspired designs that are perfect for the holiday season. Not to mention that such a theme goes hand in hand with this concept. Made out of clear plastic, the VanD Flashing iPhone Case is surprisingly not embedded with LEDs to light up. Instead, it leverages a little-known iOS setting--[LED flash for alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlowe-sol-5). When turned on, the flashes reveal the [Christmas pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-5) on the case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Festive Smartphone Cases:** There is a disrupting innovation opportunity in creating more smartphone cases that incorporate decorative lighting features. - **Themed Phone Accessories:** There is a possibility for disrupting the phone accessory industry by focusing on festive themes for everyday phone accessories. - **LED Flash Jewelry:** There is an opportunity for the jewelry industry to adapt to the trend by creating pieces that make use of the LED flashes on smartphones for functional and aesthetic purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Phone Case Industry:** With the popularity of decorative phone cases, there is a possibility for disrupting the phone case industry by focusing on unique and intricate designs. - **Holiday Industry:** There is a possibility for disrupting the holiday industry by creating functional and decorative items that incorporate lighting or technology. - **Fashion and Accessories Industry:** There is a possibility of disrupting the fashion and accessories industry by incorporating technology, like LED flashes, into everyday fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stocking Stuffer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech21.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Ghost-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-spirit.md) - [Digital Holiday Light Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivitas-app.md) - [Holiday Case Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-holiday-collection.md) - [Content Creator Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipix-iphone-case.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Phone Case Blind Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-blind-box-sale.md) - [All-In-One Festive Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-experience.md)