# Pine-Powered Music Holders The Wooden Automata iPhone Dock Gears Up to Be Next Biggest Gizmo By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-automata-iphone-dock References: [coolbuzz.org](http://www.coolbuzz.org/entry/handcrafted-wooden-automata-iphone-dock/) & [freewebs](http://www.freewebs.com/murtazalakdawala/automataiphonedock.htm) There are a lot of [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirise3) out there, but not many have iPhone-catering features built into them. The Wooden Automata iPhone Dock is one of these few that does. A simple mechanism that rotates on two sprockets, the Wooden Automata iPhone Dock tilts the device on a 90 degree angle changing its mode from portrait to landscape (pretty nifty). The best part about the Wooden Automata iPhone Dock is that it was made by an individual, Murtaza Lakdawala, and it beats most of the [mass-produced counterparts on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2) for ingenuity and quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Tech Accessories:** The trend of individuals creating their own tech accessories, like the Wooden Automata iPhone Dock, presents opportunities for small-scale innovation and customization. - **Functional Phone Docking Stations:** The demand for phone docking stations that offer unique features, such as the ability to rotate and change modes, opens up possibilities for companies to create disruptive products that enhance user experience. - **Artisanal Tech Gadgets:** The rise of artisanal tech gadgets, exemplified by the Wooden Automata iPhone Dock, represents a market shift towards handcrafted, high-quality products that cater to individual preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Accessories Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry for technology accessories can explore opportunities to create innovative, personalized products that fulfill unique user needs and preferences. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** The consumer electronics retail industry can tap into the demand for functional and aesthetically pleasing phone docking stations by stocking and promoting such disruptive products. - **Handcrafted Home Decor:** The handcrafted home decor industry can expand its offerings to include artisanal tech gadgets like the Wooden Automata iPhone Dock, combining technology with artistic craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md) - [Timber Clamp-Equipped Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-desk-shelf-mount.md) - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Adjustable Geared Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-smartphone-holder.md) - [Timber Smartwatch Charging Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-apple-watch-stand.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griptok.md) - [Magsafe Phone Stand Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-phone.md) - [User-Tracking Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-autotracking-stand-pro.md)