# Watertight Phone Cases The Griffin Design Group Offers Completely Watertight Cases for the iPhone5 By M | Published 2013-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watertight-cases References: [griffintechnology](http://www.griffintechnology.com/survivor/waterproof) Wouldn’t it be cool if there were watertight cases that could let you take [videos and pictures underwater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x5) with your iPhone? With Griffin’s ‘Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case’ any iPhone 5 can be dunked 10-ft underwater and still be usable up on the surface. The ‘Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case’ works by compressing air out from around the iPhone and sealing the air-tight pocket with a silicone ‘Main O-Ring’ that keeps water from seeping in. These watertight cases even [absorb shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-protective-case), let you use the volume buttons and permit phone charging. Available in all sorts of funky colors from blue, pink to black, the ‘Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case’ is perfect for the adventure junkie who loves to document their dare-devil canoe, kayaking, cliff-jumping and swimming experiences one-on-one with photos and videos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Watertight Phone Cases:** Opportunity for companies to develop watertight phone cases that allow users to take photos and videos underwater with their smartphones. - **Underwater Photography:** Potential for innovation in the field of underwater photography with the development of watertight phone cases. - **Shockproof Phone Cases:** Opportunity to create shockproof phone cases that can withstand various outdoor activities and protect smartphones from damage. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore the development of watertight phone cases to cater to adventurous smartphone users. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry to integrate watertight phone cases into their products, such as waterproof cameras and action sports equipment. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for shockproof phone cases by creating innovative and durable options for smartphone users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diving-Ready Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diveroid-universal-lite.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Flexible Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case.md) - [Super Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-case.md) - [Ultra-Durable Clear Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazingthing.md) - [Camera-Compatible Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-case-series.md) - [Rugged Modern Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-protective-case.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md)