# Phone Bracelets You Can Wear the 'Yuxa' Cellphone on your Hands By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuxa-cellphone References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/yuxa-wearable-cellphone-made-in-plant-fibers-and-biodegradable-plastic/) Finally, [fashion and technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept) has merged together to create the 'Yuxa' cellphone. This phone was designed by Veronica Eugenia Rodriguez Ortiz. Forget about big bulky cellphones, this cellphone is so thin that it is a bracelet. The Yuxa Cellphone runs off Bluetooth technology and the coolest thing about it is that it is made out of [biodegradable plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod1) and plant fibers. Stylish and eco-friendly? It's almost too good to be true. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are always looking for ways to make their lives more convenient. Products featuring a multitasking element are appealing to those who can't afford to focus on one thing at a time. Companies trying to increase their appeal on the market could focus on this aspect when coming out with their newest items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multitasking Products:** There is a growing demand for products that offer multiple functions to cater to the needs of busy consumers. - **Fashion-tech Fusion:** The convergence of fashion and technology presents opportunities for innovative products that combine style and functionality. - **Eco-friendly Technology:** Consumers are increasingly interested in eco-friendly products, creating a market for environmentally sustainable technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the development of multitasking devices that offer convenience and functionality. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessory brands can embrace the fusion of fashion and technology, creating stylish and innovative wearable products. - **Sustainable Materials:** The sustainable materials industry can leverage the demand for eco-friendly technology by producing biodegradable and environmentally conscious materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Watch-Like Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristphone.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Handheld Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone.md) - [Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-phone-holder.md) - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Malleable Wearable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-adaptive-display-concept.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md)