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# Woodland Mobiles
The MINIMA Wood Phone Concept by Seung-Hyun Yoon Has an Organic Aesthetic

By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-26 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minima-wood-phone
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/23/woody-phone/) & [qcellphone](http://www.qcellphone.com/minima-woody-phone-by-seung-hyun-yoon.html)

This MINIMA wood phone is definitely a phone for the eco-aware individuals. With a natural wavy look, this phone will make you feel like you are holding the perfect fusion between nature and technology within the palm of your hand.

Designed by Seung-Hyun Yoon, the MINIMA wood phone boasts a beautiful lattice design style for the keyboard as well as a simple yet elegant bamboo look for the outer [flip of the phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g).

Organic and sophisticated, all in one. Who thought [eco technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt) could look so good?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Eco-tech Fusion:** The use of organic materials like wood in technological gadgets can disrupt the electronics industry by providing sustainable options for products.
- **Natural Aesthetic:** Products like the MINIMA Wood Phone provide a new trend in technology where the use of natural woods or other organic materials adds an element of sophistication.
- **Lattice Design Style:** Lattice keyboard designs like that seen in the MINIMA Wood Phone, can disrupt the smartphone industry by providing a unique aesthetic experience for the user.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Electronics:** Incorporating organic materials into electronic devices can pave the way for the eco-friendly tech industry.
- **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Lattice keyboard designs like that seen in the MINIMA Wood Phone could be a unique selling point for businesses trying to capture a share of the smartphone market.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Products like the MINIMA Wood Phone could be the perfect accompaniment to fashion accessories as a statement piece in a tech-savvy world.

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