Smartphones today look almost identical. They have the same basic shape as a big screen in front and cameras at the back. Most are black to make them easy to sell to the masses. If you are looking for something unique, then you might have to shell out a fortune to get the most advanced models. A cheaper way to stand out is to design your phone case. Sure, buying one off the shelf is fine if you can find something that really speaks to you. However, you will be able to get more control and satisfaction by unleashing your creativity. Just be sure to consider the following:

Mind the Holes

Cases will need to have several holes to account for the controls, the camera, and the fingerprint reader, the speaker, the microphone, and other things that cannot be covered. Hiding these will reduce the functionality of the device so you simply have to design the case knowing that there will be visual gaps in certain areas. Be mindful of their exact location so that you can nudge the key elements of your graphics away from these holes. For example, faces should be far from them or it will ruin the aesthetics. The text should also steer clear in order to stay readable.

Framing and Dimensions

Think about the dimensions of the phone, particularly the ratio of the length and the width. Imagine what scenes will fit into this kind of frame. Extremely long phones are suited to landscapes and cityscapes. Short phones may be better for portraits of you’re your favorite characters. If you are going to insert a quote in the scene, then you should adjust the font size and thickness to fit the frame. The words can also be moved around to fit in the best possible way that will make them more readable.

Personal Touch

See how others have been design your phone case and learn from their experience. There are blogs where people discuss their mistakes and design processes. Although you could use a template from others, you should consider doing things that will add a personal touch to truly make the design your own. This should be a unique work that mirrors your personality. Then you can be proud to use your phone everywhere if only to show off your cool case design. Watch others notice and give you compliments. They might even ask you for tips on how they can make their own.