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Apple and Bailey Hikawa Expand Accessible iPhone Grip

architecture-design · 2026-05-25

Apple has broadened the availability of the Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone, a MagSafe accessory crafted by Bailey Hikawa, an industrial designer and artist from Los Angeles. Initially released in limited quantities in 2025, it quickly sold out and is now accessible via Apple's online store. This sculptural grip is designed with gentle curves, finger grooves, and various holding positions to alleviate strain for individuals with reduced grip strength, dexterity, and mobility. It magnetically attaches to MagSafe iPhones and serves as a stand in both portrait and landscape modes. Created with feedback from people with disabilities, the accessory is made from soft-touch silicone and comes in colors such as Glow Blue, Orange Swirl, and Speckled Stone, marking a departure from standard minimalist designs to prioritize accessibility.

Key facts

  • Apple expanded release of Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone
  • Designed by Los Angeles artist and industrial designer Bailey Hikawa
  • Originally launched in limited quantities in 2025 and sold out immediately
  • Now available more broadly through Apple's online store
  • MagSafe accessory with enlarged sculptural form, finger grooves, and multiple holding positions
  • Functions as a stand in portrait and landscape orientations
  • Developed in consultation with people living with disabilities
  • Available in Glow Blue, Orange Swirl, and Speckled Stone finishes

Entities

Artists

  • Bailey Hikawa

Institutions

  • Apple

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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