From sleek and hard to dull and soft. This could be the start of a new cellphone design trend. Designer, Roman Kriheli, uses a process called “electrowetting†on his 'paper' phone (it's not really paper; it just looks like it). This technology allows the ink in the plastic covering to move around when electric signals are applied. This creates a video-like display.
Implications - The phone literally looks like a piece of white cardboard with numbers drawn onto it. It is hard to believe that this phone is actually fully functional! People who are looking for a phone that is completely simple in all ways would definitely have a blast with the featured 'paper' phone.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Electrowetting Technology
- The use of electrowetting technology in mobile phone design can create innovative and flexible displays.
- Sustainable Smartphone Materials
- Incorporating paper-like materials in smartphone design may lead to more sustainable and eco-friendly products.
- Minimalist Phone Aesthetics
- The 'paper' phone's minimalist design may influence a trend towards simple and functional smartphone aesthetics.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Technology
- Electrowetting technology has potential for disruptive innovation in the smartphone industry.
- Sustainable Materials
- The use of paper-like materials in smartphone design could disrupt the materials industry and promote sustainability.
- Graphic Design
- Minimalist and functional designs, such as the 'paper' phone, may influence the graphic design industry to embrace simplicity and functionality.
