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Sleek iPhone Killers

Ultra Fashionable 'Black Tab'

— July 8, 2008 — Fashion
With the imminent release of the iPhone 3G, we are seeing a flurry of new designs laying their claim as the next iPhone killer. However, what I like about this beautiful Black Tab phone by Jaren Goh is that unlike copycat designs, the Black Tab adds an edge to the iPhone's soft design with a cool chrome base.

This twist adds volume and a premium touch to the gorgeously lush, wide black screen that is the centerpiece of the attention.

Similar to Apple's design philosophy, Goh's motivation was to design a normal phone to complement our fashion and the way we dress without evoking too much technological complications.

Keeping fashion in mind, the camera tab on the back is designed using 'features found on handbags and fashion accessories' rather than the typical camera shutter or lens cover.

Can't wait for the new iPhone 3G? See a super gallery of 77 iPhone innovations and a lamp design by Goh:

Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Phone Designs - The Black Tab phone by Jaren Goh demonstrates the potential for market competitiveness in designing stylish and visually appealing phones beyond just incorporating advanced features.
2. Innovative Camera Design - Goh's camera tab design that takes inspiration from fashion accessories presents opportunities for camera manufacturers to design camera covers that are unique, fashionable, and attractive.
3. Emphasis on Premium Touch - The Black Tab phone's chrome base highlights the premium touch, suggesting that manufacturers should focus on designing phones with luxurious textures and materials that users find attractive and valuable.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Phone Manufacturing - Manufacturers can focus on designing visually attractive phones that add value beyond just advanced features.
2. Camera Manufacturing - Manufacturers can look into designing camera covers inspired by fashion accessories for a unique design element.
3. Luxury Material Manufacturing - Manufacturers of luxury materials used in consumer products like phones can consider partnering with phone manufacturers to create high-end products with luxurious textures and materials.
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