# Emotional Smartphones Julius Tarng's Modai Establishes a Bond Between Itself and Its User By manzil | Published 2010-12-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modai References: [tarng](http://tarng.com/2010/modai.html) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/design-trends-modai-cellphone-forges-emotional-bond-between-user-and-electronics/) Designer Julius Tarng has designed a smartphone which is capable of detecting human behaviors and establishing an emotional bond with its users. This futuristic phone bears a very simple design that features an aluminum body and a sleek look. Equipped with the most advanced interactive technology, Julius Tarng's Modai is not not only a human-friendly device, but it is also an [eco-friendly piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-sunset-collection). The Modai will definitely revolutionize mobile technology, as it supersedes expectations in satisfying its users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Emotional Bond Technology:** The development of technology that detects human behavior and establishes an emotional bond with its users has the potential to transform industries such as healthcare and retail. - **Advanced Interactive Technology:** The increasing capabilities of interactive technology offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries such as entertainment and education. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The rise of eco-consciousness presents opportunities for innovation in industries such as consumer electronics and fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Emotional bond technology could enhance the patient experience and improve outcomes in the healthcare industry. - **Retail:** Emotional bond technology could be used to create customized shopping experiences for customers, disrupting the retail industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating eco-friendly design into consumer electronics presents opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detachable Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-smartphone-design.md) - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [Intuitive AI Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-r2-smartphone-concept.md) - [Topographical Relaxation Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecue-case.md) - [Conscious Smartphone Detox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muto.md) - [Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minimalist-phone.md) - [Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-t-1-foldable-phone.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Adaptable Tech Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hone-pro.md)