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# Fake Wood Phones
The HunterGather Slider iPhone Case Mocks Mother Nature

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-17 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-iphone-cases-the-huntergather-slider-case
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/06/16/curated-by-arkitip-incase-x-huntergatherer-iphone-slider-case/) & [huntergatherer.net](http://huntergatherer.net/)

This HunterGatherer Slider Case is just what your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case) has been looking for. This 15" [wood-inspired sleeve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401) is how Mother Nature herself would like to deck out her iPhone.

The case is part of a series that involves a collaboration between [Incase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-laptop-case) and HunterGatherer and will be available for purchase on June 23rd. The HunterGatherer iPhone case will include a video detailing the process and inspiration of designers Todd St. John and Gary Benzel.

**Wood**n’t you like to have an iPhone case like this?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Eco-friendly Phone Accessories:** Creating phone cases and accessories using sustainable materials like wood is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech industry.
- **Collaborative Design Partnerships:** The collaboration between Incase and HunterGatherer showcases the potential for more partnerships between technology companies and design studios.
- **Nature-inspired Aesthetics:** The trend of incorporating natural elements, such as wooden textures, in phone accessories offers a unique and visually appealing design option for consumers.

### Where This Applies

- **Tech Accessories:** The tech accessories industry can explore the market demand for sustainable and eco-friendly phone cases.
- **Design Studios:** Design studios can leverage collaborations with technology companies to create innovative and nature-inspired product lines.
- **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers have the opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly materials like wood in their design process, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.

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