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Zen Phone Holders

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Working Buddha' Phone Holder Design Aims to Inspire the Modern Person

— August 17, 2017 — Tech
This novelty phone holder design based on the Buddha aims to inspire modern individuals to tap into inner peace. The pottery 'Working Buddha' is styled with a laptop and a takeaway coffee cup in hand, and comes in four colors, which are tied to themes like Creativity and Prosperity. As well as serving as a decorative feature for one's desktop, the accessory may also be used as a stand for one's phone.

Inspired by the idea of a blind box that conceals the contents of a package until opening, ACHU! Studio created packaging that makes it possible for a consumers to be surprised with the color of figurine they will unbox. However, the boxes also feature scannable QR codes, which reveal the color of the Buddha statuette packaged inside, along with a unique, inspirational quote.
Trend Themes
1. Decorative Phone Holders - There is an opportunity to create more unique and visually appealing phone holders, targeting customers who prioritize aesthetics in their home and office decor.
2. Inspirational Blind Box Packaging - Creating surprise and delight in packaging design has potential to create repeat customers and generate buzz on social media.
3. Novelty Work Accessories - There could be potential for creating a line of work accessories that are playful yet functional, such as combining phone holders with other office items like pen holders or memo pads.
Industry Implications
1. Phone Accessories - Phone accessory companies can create more unique designs that double as decorative pieces for homes and offices.
2. Packaging Design - There is an opportunity to create more interactive and engaging packaging designs that incorporate QR codes or other tech elements.
3. Office Supplies - Office supply companies can create more playful and unique accessories to add personality to workspaces.
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