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Ear-Shaped Handsets

This Curved Mobile Phone Fits Perfectly in Palm and Comfortably to Head

— December 30, 2015 — Art & Design
It's always fascinating to see what curved mobile phone concepts that designers are coming up with. Striving to overcome the regular rigidity of technological devices, people like Faisal Semari experiment with more organic forms that better suit the smooth shape of the human body.

This Motorola concept smartphone loosely takes the outline of a human ear, with a continuously smooth surface that fits snugly into the user's closed hand. Its finish is in a lustrous bronze, giving the handset the look of a metallic river stone. When a message or a call comes through, however, this curved mobile device illuminates with text and icons to notify the user of incoming interactions. This intriguing cellphone design is a great example of how gadgets will look in the future, should a decrease in manufacturing costs enable them.
Trend Themes
1. Curved Mobile Phone Designs - There is a growing trend in the design of mobile phones that incorporate curved and organic shapes to better fit the human body.
2. Organic Form Technology - Designers are exploring new ways to create technological devices with organic forms that are more aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to use.
3. Interactive Notification Systems - Innovations in mobile phone design are incorporating illuminated surfaces that display text and icons to notify users of incoming interactions in a visually appealing way.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Phone Manufacturing - Mobile phone manufacturers have an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of curved phone designs by producing devices that are more ergonomic and visually striking.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the increasing demand for innovative and aesthetically pleasing technological devices, such as curved mobile phones.
3. Product Design and Development - Design firms and product development companies have the opportunity to explore the concept of organic forms in technology and create unique and innovative products.
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