Apple finally came up with a big design change in their iPhone 17 Pro models this year by introducing the controversial Camera Plateau. When the phones launched, reactions were mixed at best. Fans weren’t quite sure what to make of the new look, and for many, disappointment was the first response.
But a few months in, a surprising trend has emerged: the iPhone sticker trend, which is basically the customization of the Camera Plateau with stickers. Now, we don’t know if users thought that the plateau looked so bad that they had to take matters in their own hands or if it is a medium of self-expression, or just good-ole’ consumerism striking again. In any case, this seems like a fun trend.
You would think that there’s not enough space on the plateau to place multiple stickers, but you would be wrong. Despite the lack of space, people are getting creative, adding the smallest stickers they can find to decorate their respective flagship devices. This beautification trend has become so popular that Apple South Korea even posted a short video promoting it.
This isn’t the first time phone owners have gone all out with personalization and accessorization—glittery, crystal-studded, and flashy phone covers have long been a massive market. But managing to adorn that small area on the tiny camera plateau takes a different level of dedication. It reminds me of that scene in Tangled, where Rapunzel continues to paint every inch of her room without giving up. That said, a word of caution: stickers are, after all, a sticky affair. Enthusiastic decorators should proceed carefully, as adhesives can leave marks on what is, for most of us, a very expensive device. Still, for fans looking to add a personal touch, this iPhone sticker trend shows that even small spaces can become a canvas—and that a once-disappointing design element can be turned into something uniquely beautiful.
