Deck Your Tech in Patterns & Prints

By Kate Pruitt (from Design Sponge) on July 12, 2011

It stands to reason that if you invest in tech devices-- laptops, e-readers, phones, tablets, etc. -- you should also invest in a protective case. Cases may seem frivolous, but they are actually a very wise purchase. Not only will they lengthen the life of your device by keeping them cleaner and free from scratches and dents, but with everyone and their dog owning the same devices you do these days, it helps to make yours easily recognizable.

So the question is, which case should you get? It's a decision that everyone has to make for themselves, and everyone is different-- some people prefer sleek, minimalist cases in solid black or brown, some people prefer the maximalist approach with insignias, stickers, gems, and other decorative extras. Personally, I'm here to argue for the fun-loving yet stylish compromise between the two: pattern! These cases are all designed to have a low profile and sleek shape, but they also make themselves known with eye-catching colors and prints. These fun, stylish cases protect your precious devices from harm and look good doing it. If your old case is looking shabby or you just purchased a great piece of tech, consider grabbing one of these bold printed cases and showing them off the street!

There are so many great printed cases and I know I couldn't find them all. I'd love to hear from you -- what's your favorite patterned tech accessory?

1. Eley Kishimoto slider case for iPhone 4, $50
2. Jagger Edge floral leather iPhone cover, $99
3. Rebecca Minkoff iPad case, $175
4. Kate Spade Rainspot iPad case, $50
5. eForCity shell case for Blackberry Curve, $4
6. Jonathan Adler iPhone 4 cover, $26
7. Juicy Couture Aztec laptop sleeve, $88
8. Polka-dot hard case for Blackberry Curve, $7

1. Jonathan Adler iPad 1 cover, $32
2. Casemate Stacked iPhone 4 case, $34
3. Horizontal striped iPad case, $50
4. Kate Spade iPhone 4 hardcover, $40
5. Timbuk2 envelope sleeve for iPads, $19
6. Kate Spade Fairmount laptop sleeve, $60

1. Fair Isle iPhone case, $45
2. Timbuk2 Kindle plush sleeve, $35
3. CaseCrown iPhone soft case, $8
4. Jack Spade waxwear Nook cover, $195
5. A Nested Development iPad sleeve, $20
6. Beige plaid case for iPhone 4, $8

So tell us, which one is your favorite?

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Design*Sponge is a daily website dedicated to home and product design run by Brooklyn-based writer, Grace Bonney. Launched in August of 2004, Design*Sponge features store and product reviews, sale and contest announcements, new designer profiles, trend forecasting and store/studio tours. In addition, Design*Sponge features a unique section dedicated to covering student design, national and international design shows. The site is updated constantly throughout the day (with an average of 6-10 posts a day), and attracts a core group of devoted readers. Design*Sponge currently has over 60,000 daily readers. As a Contributing Editor at Design Sponge, artist Kate Pruitt shares DIY projects each Wednesday. Kate lives in Oakland, California and has a background in art/art history and recently left her job creating window displays to pursue her own work full time. Growing up in New Hampshire, Kate spent a lot of time building machines out of paper and scotch tape, and thus discovered her first DIY impulses.

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