# Illuminated Crystal Phones ‘Quartz Tele' Turns a Phone Call Into a Geological Study By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-sized-telephones-quartz-tele-employs-illuminates-crystals-for-dialing References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/the_quartz_tele_concept_brings_crystals_to_life.php) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_work.asp?individual_id=124172&) Opposing the ultra-thin craze, the luminous ‘Quartz Tele’ extends its tentacle numerals towards your fingertips and lures you in for a phone call. The daring concept incorporates [large quartz crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-collection) for each number; pushing each crystal triggers the [LED lights embedded beneath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-2a-plus-community-edition) to give a more dramatic tone to making a phone call. A funky grandma design, the [super-sized dial pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-dial) stirs images of a biochemistry lab, thus making the sequence selection that more important: A wrong mix of numbers may bring the end to… a phone call! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luminous Visual Interfaces:** Opportunity for creating visually immersive experiences through the use of LED lights and unique design elements in various consumer products. - **Nostalgic Design Revival:** Demand for retro-inspired design elements in modern products, appealing to consumers seeking a combination of nostalgia and functionality. - **Unique Materials Integration:** Exploration of incorporating unconventional materials, such as quartz crystals, into product designs for enhanced aesthetics and user experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually captivating and unique electronic devices that stand out in the market. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity to incorporate unconventional materials and retro-inspired designs into fashion accessories, appealing to consumers looking for distinctive and nostalgic pieces. - **Interior Design and Home Decor:** Chances to create visually stunning home decor products that feature unique materials and retro aesthetics, adding a touch of nostalgia to modern interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90.md) - [Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-optical-fiber-technology.md) - [Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meti.md) - [Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal.md) - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methaphone.md) - [Visible Component Smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Transparent Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1-concept.md)