The 'Kyan' is a compact portable kickstand for a phone, tablet, or other mobile device, that uses magnets to ensure the stability of the device. This phone stand folds down to a flat square that is small enough to slide into a pocket or backpack. The portability allows the Kyan to be easily set up on a desk at home or at work, as well as in a car, at a coffee shop, or nearly any other scenario where a mobile kickstand is required.
Kyan, the company behind the self-titled phone stand, ensured that the device was comfortable to use in any scenario, equipping with adjustable viewing angles, the ability to tilt, pan, rotate, and adjust height, as well as constructing the device out of a zinc alloy material that prevents it from failing under the weight of a tablet.
The Kyan can be ordered via the company's Kickstarter page at a starting price of $36 CAD.
Magnetic Phone Stands
The 'Kyan' is a Slim Magnetic Phone Stand that Fits in a Pocket
Trend Themes
1. Portable Device Stands - The trend toward compact, foldable, and magnetically secure mobile device stands provides opportunities for developing stronger and more versatile designs that cater to a wider range of devices and environments.
2. Multi-functional Device Stands - The rise of advanced features such as adjustable viewing angles, tilt, pan, rotate, and height adjustment in mobile device stands offer opportunities for innovation by integrating additional features like charging, storage, or detachable components.
3. Crowdfunding Hardware Projects - The increasing popularity of crowdfunding websites presents opportunities for hardware developers to market their innovations, raise capital, and gauge interest in their products before investing time and resources in full-scale production.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Companies in this industry can benefit from creating new designs and features for portable device stands, providing greater convenience and efficiency for their customers.
2. Automotive - The compact and self-adjustable design of magnetically secure mobile device stands provides a unique opportunity for the development and marketing of mobile device stands for use in cars or other vehicles.
3. Product Design and Development - Innovative product design companies can capitalize on the trend toward portable and versatile device stands by developing new solutions for securing and stabilizing mobile devices in a variety of environments and situations.