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Deceptive Smartphone Docks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Pillow Cement iPhone Rest by Snarkitecture is Whimsical

— September 19, 2014 — Art & Design
The Pillow Cement iPhone Rest is not one's average smartphone dock. Instead of adhering to a typical techy appearance, it is much more sculptural and artistic for a whimsical aesthetic anyone can enjoy. Deceptive in design, the Pillow Cement looks like a comfy cushion that a small pet would curl on instead of an iPhone. But as its name suggests, it's made out of concrete not feathers.

With a very specific recess, the Pillow Cement iPhone Rest is made to hold Apple devices. Yet perhaps it can be home to other phones as well. Designed by Snarkitecture, the Pillow Cement boasts a cutout at the bottom so that cables can run underneath it. They are cast by hand in Brooklyn, New York.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Smartphone Docks - Opportunity for artists and designers to create more visually appealing and unique charging docks for smartphones.
2. Whimsical Tech Accessories - Opportunity for companies to tap into the market for tech accessories with a more playful and whimsical aesthetic.
3. Sculptural Design in Technology - Opportunity for companies to incorporate artistic and sculptural elements into the design of technology products to differentiate them from competitors.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - There is an opportunity for technology companies to create unique and visually appealing charging docks for smartphones.
2. Art - Artists and designers can explore the intersection of technology and art by creating unique and visually interesting charging docks for smartphones.
3. Design - Design companies can offer unique and creative charging docks for smartphones as part of their product line.
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