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Triple Folding Phones

Baek Kil Hyun is Bringing the 90s Back With the 360 Compact Folding Phone

— March 2, 2011 — Tech
Designer Baek Kil Hyun from SADI has designed one of the most ambitious smartphones I have ever seen. His 360 Compact Folding Phone is a touchscreen phone divided into three folding sections. The top and bottom sections both fold, with the middle section being used as a touchscreen display. The top folding section is useful only as a stand and a display. The bottom folding section does a little more. It is an extension of the touchscreen display found in the middle section and could also be used as a receiver during conversations a la cell phones of the 90s.

While I love the ambitiousness behind Baek Kil Hyun's design, I'm wary for the clumsier consumers out there. More moving parts means more of a risk to break your phone due to accident. I do like the idea of bringing back the bottom folding phones of the 90s. I'd be lying if I said I didn't think those phones looked damn cool.
Trend Themes
1. Foldable Phones - The trend of foldable phones is gaining momentum, offering innovative form factors and increased screen real estate for users.
2. Multi-screen Devices - The rise of multi-screen devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities, allowing for enhanced multitasking and productivity.
3. Remixing Nostalgia - Remixing nostalgic design elements with modern technology creates opportunities for unique and appealing products that evoke sentimentality.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - The smartphone manufacturing industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the trend of foldable phones by developing innovative designs and improving durability.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of multi-screen devices to create new product categories and offer unique user experiences.
3. Industrial Design - The field of industrial design can play a crucial role in remixing nostalgia and modern technology, creating visually appealing products with a touch of familiarity.
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