# Switchblade Mobile Phones The LG Flutter by Dua Xiong Splits Open to Reveal a Touchscreen By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-flutter References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/06/awesome-cellpho.php) & [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/06/lg_flutter_concept_phone.html) If the [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-ultimate) [Flutter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutter-sunrise-ui-kit) by Dua Xiong is the future of mobile phones, then I need a remote control to fast forward time, because I want one now. The LG Flutter is the result of the Propmaster’s Choice Awards, a category of the LG 'Design the Future' competition. The LG Flutter by Dua Xiong slides apart, then splits open to reveal a [flexible, fan-like OLED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-phone). The winning design will be manufactured, but Dua Xiong's LG Flutter will appear in an upcoming blockbuster action flick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible Screen Mobile Phones:** Designing and manufacturing mobile phones with flexible, foldable screens can create new user experiences. - **Modular Mobile Phones:** Creating mobile phones with interchangeable and customizable parts can appeal to a tech-savvy and eco-conscious consumer base. - **Smartphone Design Competitions:** Hosting regular design competitions for smartphones can ensure constant innovation in a fast-paced and competitive market. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** Integrating new and innovative designs into mobile phone manufacturing can create a competitive edge and attract consumers. - **Entertainment Industry:** Collaborating with mobile phone manufacturers to feature their products in upcoming films can help promote new designs and create buzz in the market. - **Innovation Consulting:** Assisting mobile phone manufacturers in designing new and unique products can be a lucrative and growing field for innovation consultants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Direction Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-ultra-flex.md) - [Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-phantom-ultimate-2.md) - [Deluxe Dual-Screen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-fold.md) - [Accessible Folding Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-flip-5g.md) - [Productive Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-n2-flip.md) - [Next-Generation Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/01-phone.md) - [Compact Clamshell Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamshell-smartphone.md)