# Flimsy Flip Phones Miyazawa Tetsu & Ichimura Shigenori Bring Back the Classics with the 'Bio' By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-phone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/10/the-new-flip-phone/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meti) called the 'Bio,' which, unlike conventional [clam-shell flip phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-miyoo-mini-flip), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flimsy Flip Phones:** Designing 'flimsy' flip phones with unique features and style could make a comeback in the cellphone market. - **Concept Cellphones:** Creating unique designs for cellphones that bring a fresh take to an established technology can cater to new customers. - **Automatic Lift Covers:** Incorporating automatic lift covers to cellphones can improve usability and convenience for users. ### Where This Applies - **Cellphone Manufacturing:** Introducing new cellphone designs with features like flimsy designs and automatic lift covers can generate interest in the market for more cellphones. - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative cellphone designs such as the Bio phone can boost sales for consumer electronics companies. - **Technology and Electronics Retailing:** New and unique design concepts for cellphones can increase the demand and interest in technology and electronics retailing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip5-retro.md) - [Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/01-phone.md) - [Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2660-flip.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Compact Clamshell Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miyoo-mini-flip.md) - [Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-phone.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g.md) - [Compact Clamshell Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamshell-smartphone.md)