The Pappa*Phone launched by Hulger is the world’'s first wooden VoIP phone. It was created by Furni, a company based in Montreal. The natural beauty of a single piece of American walnut can be seen from the phone'’s handset to the base while solid brass covers the middle portion.
The USB based wooden phone can be used with various VoIP services like Skype, iChat and Yahoo. The Pappa*Phone has no buttons or phone screen; dialing and navigating through its programs can be done using the computer interface, mouse keyboard and screen. In other words, the Pappa*Phone only delivers the basic functions of a traditional landline phone: speaking and listening.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Technology Products
- The creation of eco-friendly technology like the Pappa Phone is a trend that is disrupting traditional consumer electronic products and presents an opportunity for companies to add sustainable alternatives to their product lineups.
- Digitally Connected Devices
- The Pappa Phone's integration with VoIP services without the need for a traditional phone interface demonstrates a trend toward devices that deliver basic functions but are still connected to the digital world, presenting opportunities for companies to create similar devices with unique features and modern aesthetics.
- Natural Material Design
- The use of single pieces of American walnut and solid brass for the Pappa Phone's design points towards a trend in creating products that incorporate natural materials for a more eco-friendly and unique aesthetic, presenting opportunities for companies to experiment and push the boundaries of natural material design.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- The Pappa Phone's disruptive design and eco-friendly features present an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to explore creating more sustainable and visually appealing technology products.
- Telecommunications
- As the Pappa Phone supports common VoIP services like Skype, iChat, and Yahoo, telecommunications companies have an opportunity to explore partnerships or developing unique devices that can be used with these services.
- Home Decor and Design
- The Pappa Phone's unique design and incorporation of natural materials opens up opportunities for home decor and design companies to explore creating products that blend sustainability and functionality into their designs.
