After the success of the iconic plastic P*Phone, Hulger is releasing a series of limited edition designs in collaboration with other designers. From the bejeweled Shibuya (its over the top but I want one) to soft luxurious calfskin (the Dashiell was created with luxury craftsman Bill Amberg) to exotic African Hardwood (the Ziricote is a stunning one off) -- what won't the designers at Hulger think of next?
Instead of desperately calculating when you can get your next free handset upgrade, if you are a Hulger owner, you love your phone and won't give it up for anything. Mixing bluetooth with luxury finishes such as leather and wood, Hulger phones are functional collector's items --beautiful objects that are meant not to be worn in, not worn out.
Calling Couture
Hulger's Ltd Ed Phones: Shibuya, Dashiell, Ziricote
Trend Themes
1. Limited Edition Designs - Expanding beyond the iconic plastic P*Phone, Hulger is collaborating with other designers to release a series of limited edition designs.
2. Luxury Finishes - Hulger is incorporating luxury finishes such as leather and wood into their phones, transforming them into functional collector's items.
3. Functional Collector's Items - Hulger's phones are not just gadgets, but beautiful objects that are meant to be cherished and collected.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The limited edition phone designs and incorporation of luxury finishes offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry.
2. Fashion and Luxury - Hulger's collaboration with designers and focus on creating functional collector's items opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and luxury industry.
3. Craftsmanship and Artisanship - The use of exotic materials and the focus on creating beautiful objects presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the craftsmanship and artisanship industry.