# Cushioned Smartphone Holders The Wedge Phone Stand Works on Any Surface Type By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-phone-stand References: [gadgetsmatrix](http://gadgetsmatrix.com/archives/mobile-device-display-stand/20952) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U365XM?tag=trenhunt0f-20) As in the case of the Wedge Phone Stand, sometimes the most simple of device accessories can also be the most practical. Although it doesn't plug into anything, play music or charge your device, the Wedge is a [phone stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-curve-nano) that you can use anywhere, at any time and with any [mobile device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-kickout-grip-and-stand). It is a soft cushion for your phone, that can hold the screen upright at any angle you need. One thing it can do that no other [stand or dock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb) can do is hold your phone steady on any surface. Because of its soft nature, it can be placed on bumpy and uneven surfaces and will still work well. The microsuede covering of the Wedge Phone Stand is also useful as a screen wiper for your device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cushioned Device Holders:** Opportunity for disrupting the market of device holders with a comfortable and practical design. - **Versatile Phone Stands:** Opportunity for creating phone stands that can hold and stabilize any mobile device on any surface. - **Multi-functional Device Accessories:** Opportunity for developing accessories that can perform multiple functions, such as cushioning and cleaning screens. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop new device holders and accessories to enhance user experience. - **Office Supplies:** Office supply companies can offer cushioned holders for phones or tablets as part of their product line. - **Travel Accessories:** Travel accessory companies can develop phone stands that can be used on any surface, even uneven ones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Origami-Style Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-snap-phone-tripod-stand.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan.md) - [Versatile EDC Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-magnetic-wallet-stand.md) - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md)