# Extruded Display Keyboards The Bubble Phone Provides a Tactile Surface for Typing Text Messages By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-phone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/25/the-bubble-touch/) How do you arrive at a smartphone concept in which you aren't sacrificing the dimensions of a large display for a working keyboard? Seunggi Baek shows you the answer in the form of the Bubble Phone. Firstly, the size of the mobile phone is already quite broad and provides ample space for a roomy typing pad and a generous screen. With the keys of the first and the borders of the second having been extended right to the edges of the handset, this cellphone is one up on the most cutting-edge [BlackBerry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unihertz-titan-2) devices. But flip the Bubble Phone over and you'll find a [full glossy touchscreen on the back](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-phone) as well. Watch videos, browse pictures and surf the internet on this side, and transcribe your texts and emails on the other. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual-sided Displays:** Opportunity for innovation in the design of mobile phones that feature a touchscreen on both sides, allowing for more versatile use. - **Extruded Keyboards:** Opportunity for innovation in the development of slim mobile phone keyboards that extend seamlessly to the edges of the device. - **Tactile Surfaces:** Opportunity for innovation in the integration of tactile surfaces on mobile phones, providing users with a more ergonomic typing experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Devices:** Opportunity for companies in the mobile device industry to develop new and innovative products that provide users with a more versatile and ergonomic experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics industry to develop new and innovative mobile phone designs that cater to the evolving needs and preferences of consumers. - **Technology:** Opportunity for companies in the technology industry to explore new avenues of product development that combine functionality and design, such as smartphones with dual-sided displays and tactile surfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-kb-1.md) - [Tactile Keyboard Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communicator.md) - [Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minimalist-phone.md) - [Angular Keyboard-Accented Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unihertz-titan-2.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md) - [Aftermarket Smartphone Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwerty-keyboard-iphone-case.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Rotary Dial Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-dial.md)