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# Fantastically Flat Facebook Phones
This Concept by Michal Bonikowski Gets a Lot of 'Likes'

By Kevin Young | Published 2012-07-09 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michal-bonikowski
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/05/facebook-phone-part-3/) & [mindsailors](http://www.mindsailors.com/)

As [cell phones become more adaptable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hone-pro) to avid social media users, there's no reason why [industrial electronics designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept) Michal Bonikowski would not create this latest [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-portal-plus) phone concept.

This award-winning Poland-based designer has come up with a phone that'll enable users to have Facebook at their hands at all times. Unlike other phones with longer loading times due to the apps and other functions, this latest concept is a practical approach with a heavy focus solely on Facebook.

Apps such as Facebook are being constantly used and it's even more common for users to communicate through Facebook chat or messages. Gone with the days when e-mail dominated the digital world as social media giant Facebook is taking over the market.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 72% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Adaptable Cell Phones:** Opportunity for cell phone manufacturers to create devices that cater specifically to the needs of avid social media users.
- **Social Media Connectivity:** Opportunity for software developers to create seamless integration between social media platforms and mobile devices.
- **Niche Market Devices:** Opportunity for industrial electronics designers to create specialized devices that cater to specific user preferences, such as a Facebook-centric phone.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to design and manufacture cell phones that prioritize social media usage.
- **Software Development:** Opportunity for software development companies to create innovative solutions that enhance social media connectivity and user experience.
- **Industrial Design:** Opportunity for industrial design firms to create unique and specialized devices that cater to specific user needs in the digital age.

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