# Wooden Smartphone Modifications Replace iPhone Components With Timber in the Projekt:Eden Kit By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-smartphone References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52646/) & [hello-qoop](http://www.hello-qoop.com/arbeit_eden.php) The concept behind a [wooden smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony) might seem a little bit hippy dippy, but the Projekt:Eden kit gives you everything necessary for transforming your phone from [glass and plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case) to timber. Coming in a variety of expertly crafted wood varieties, the kit comes with screw drivers and all other necessary components to put a piece of wood where other much less natural materials would usually lie. It's interesting to note how full circle we've come when talking about technology. At first, cell phones were the furthest thing from natural and now we're modifying them to be more natural. It's such an interesting concept and definitely something that we'll likely see more in the future. Companies will likely start offering more [eco alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairphone-6) to help reduce a little bit of the impact the products cause. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable alternatives to traditional electronic devices. - **Natural Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of wood and other natural materials in various industries to create unique and eco-friendly products. - **DIY Modifications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide DIY kits and tools for consumers to customize and personalize their electronic devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate natural and sustainable materials into the design and manufacturing of electronic devices. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce wooden products that align with the growing demand for eco-friendly home furnishings. - **Craft and Hobby:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the DIY trend by offering materials and tools for people to create their own unique wooden accessories and modifications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-bio-phone-case.md) - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Timber eSports Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberwood-pc-case.md) - [Eco-Friendly Desk Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hombi.md) - [Wood Driver Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-wood-master.md) - [Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood.md) - [High-End Design Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand.md)