# Sculpturally Shaped Smartphones The Conceptual 'ICARUS' Smartphone is Stylish and Powerful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icarus-smartphone References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/luxurious-icarus-concept-smartphone-by-apostol-tnokovski/) The conceptual 'ICARUS' smartphone is a device designed by Apostol Tnokovski that looks to shake up the technology market with a design that is high-end and focused on an artistic aesthetic. The smartphone features a [sculpted design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept) that draws inspiration from art deco, which also enables it to be held easily in the hand during use without the need for a case. This encourages users to feel more confident about the devices they use on a daily basis and also let them appreciate the actual design of them without covering them up with a case that can obscure the original aesthetic. The conceptual 'ICARUS' smartphone was described by the designer who said, "I wanted to design a smartphone that will be unique and introduce a completely new and fresh style, different from the existing models. A phone that will have a [sculptural shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds) and still have my unique designer viewpoint and style." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art Deco-inspired Design:** Designing smartphones with art deco-inspired aesthetics can disrupt the market by offering unique and visually appealing options. - **Caseless Smartphone Design:** Developing smartphones with sculpted designs that eliminate the need for cases can disrupt the market by enhancing user confidence and appreciation for the original aesthetic. - **Designer Perspective in Smartphones:** Introducing smartphones with unique designer viewpoints and styles can disrupt the market by offering fresh and innovative design choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on art deco-inspired smartphone designs to cater to consumers seeking unique aesthetic experiences. - **Smartphone Accessories:** The smartphone accessories industry can benefit from the market disruption of caseless smartphone designs by developing alternative protection solutions. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore new opportunities in creating smartphones with unique designer perspectives, bringing fresh ideas to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-what-if-phone.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [High-End Rugged Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ultra-concept.md) - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [Ultra-Slim Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-concept.md) - [Visible Component Smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1.md) - [Immersive Titanium Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-ultra-concept.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-pro-concept.md)