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# Goggle Smartphone Cases
vrAse by Louise Bankhead Provides a Virtual Reality Experience

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-31 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrase-by-louise-bankhead
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/08/virtual-reality-goggles-smartphone-case.html) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2041280918/155244500?token=22363efc)

vrAse by Louise Bankhead, a designer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a smartphone case that addresses a common issue when it comes to using such devices for entertainment purposes: the screen is too small. Although the benefits of such a drawback outweigh the negative, with this goggle-like case, a person won't even have to start a pros and cons list.

Essentially, vrAse by Louise Bankhead holds the smartphone up close and personal on the wearer's face to create a more immersive experience. Super compact, portable, affordable, hands free use and upgradable device, the case is compatible with iPhone 5, [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2) [One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-creator-suites), Xperia Z, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 models. It is currently on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goovis-g3x) to raise funds.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Virtual Reality Smartphone Cases:** The trend of virtual reality smartphone cases provides a more immersive entertainment experience by holding the smartphone close to the wearer's face.
- **Compact and Portable Smartphone Accessories:** The trend of compact and portable smartphone accessories offers hands-free and upgradable devices for enhanced convenience.
- **Crowdfunding for Innovative Tech Products:** The trend of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter provides opportunities for innovative tech products like vrAse to raise funds and gain market validation.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of virtual reality smartphone cases to offer immersive entertainment experiences.
- **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can tap into the trend of compact and portable smartphone accessories to provide convenient and upgradable devices.
- **Crowdfunding Platforms:** The crowdfunding platform industry can support innovative tech products and disrupt traditional funding methods by providing opportunities for campaigns like vrAse on platforms like Kickstarter.

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