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# Ergonomically Sculpted Smartphones
The Conceptual iPhone IQ is Comfortable Extended Periods of Use

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-iq
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/07/01/the-biggest-baddest-iphone-yet/)

Smartphone manufacturers are presently focused on making devices as [slim and compact as possible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-1) which doesn't help much in the way of ergonomics, so the conceptual [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal) IQ has been designed to change this.

Created by Steel Drake, the smartphone features an intentionally bulbous design that will fit perfectly in your hand without struggle to ensure that users don't develop fatigue or drop the device unnecessarily.

The device is integrated with a bezel-free screen with a curved design for enhanced visuals, while the front camera and sensors are integrated under this display to hide them from view. The rear of the device features one single camera with impressive capabilities to do away with the need for multiple lenses. The overall design of the device harkens back to previous generations of the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ultra-concept)-branded smartphone and identifies how it can maintain relevance today given the ubiquity of technology usage.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 83% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Ergonomic Smartphone Designs:** New smartphone design trends prioritize ergonomic considerations for comfortable extended periods of use.
- **Bezel-free Screens with Integrated Front Camera and Sensors:** Bezel-free screens with integrated front camera and sensors are becoming increasingly popular in smartphone design.
- **Single Camera with Multiple Capabilities:** Smartphone manufacturers are exploring the potential of a single camera with multiple capabilities.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers have an innovation opportunity to prioritize ergonomic design to improve user experience and reduce drop incidents.
- **Display Manufacturing:** Display manufacturing industries have the opportunity to create and improve bezel-free screens with integrated front camera and sensors.
- **Camera Manufacturing:** Camera manufacturing industries can explore the potential of creating a single camera with multiple capabilities for smartphone integration.

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