In the oversaturated market for cellphone cases, manufacturers elbow one another to gain the attention of consumers, but few actually introduce anything new.
Speck, a case maker in Mountain View, Calif., has pushed to stay ahead of the pack with a focus on blending engineering and style, which has earned the company a few patents for its designs.
The company’s latest innovation is the SmartFlex Shine case, which uses a so-called in-mold labeling technology to give the cases a shimmery hue.
The design of the SmartFlex Shine case incorporates a metal-flecked base layer with a scratch-resistant finish that is intended to be more durable than the painted finish on most cases.
The case is lightweight and offers a slim fit, and paired with the glossy exterior is a flexible, rubberized interior that provides ample shock protection.
Speck cases can be found at most retailers, but the SmartFlex Shine is available only on Speck’s Web site, for $35. The case comes in five colors and is designed to fit the iPhone 5.