If you've forgotten about flip phones, Miyazawa Tetsu and Ichimura Shigenori is here to give you a friendly reminder.
Miyazawa Tetsu and Ichimura Shigenori have designed a concept cellphone called the 'Bio,' which, unlike conventional clam-shell flip phones, features a flimsy top. The cover automatically lifts a corner when a call comes in and with one touch, the cover reveals the entire phone. If this becomes the real deal, the 'Bio' phone is definitely a piece that's going to bring back flip phones in style.
Flimsy Flip Phones
Miyazawa Tetsu & Ichimura Shigenori Bring Back the Classics with the 'Bio'
Trend Themes
1. Flimsy Flip Phones - Designing 'flimsy' flip phones with unique features and style could make a comeback in the cellphone market.
2. Concept Cellphones - Creating unique designs for cellphones that bring a fresh take to an established technology can cater to new customers.
3. Automatic Lift Covers - Incorporating automatic lift covers to cellphones can improve usability and convenience for users.
Industry Implications
1. Cellphone Manufacturing - Introducing new cellphone designs with features like flimsy designs and automatic lift covers can generate interest in the market for more cellphones.
2. Consumer Electronics - Innovative cellphone designs such as the Bio phone can boost sales for consumer electronics companies.
3. Technology and Electronics Retailing - New and unique design concepts for cellphones can increase the demand and interest in technology and electronics retailing.