# Architecture-Inspired Phones The SBNP-N90 Looks like the Burj Al Arab in Dubai By Tech Junkie | Published 2009-03-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-designs-the-sbnp-n90-looks-like-a-dubai-building References: [slipperybrick](http://www.slipperybrick.com/2009/03/sbmp-n90-phone-inspired-by-dubai-buildings/) Talk about cell phone designs! The SBNP-N90 mobile is designed to look like the [Burj Al Arab building in Dubai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower). If you look at the building, and then the phone, they actually look pretty similar. The GSM phone has a [1.3-megapixel camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-15-ultra), and is dual-SIM so you can carry around SIU cards for two different carriers in the phone at the same time. No other information is available. Check out some more cool cell phone designs below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Architecture-inspired Technology:** Designing technology products to resemble iconic buildings and architectural landmarks presents a unique opportunity to attract consumers who appreciate recognizable aesthetics. - **Personalized Dual-sim Phones:** Providing consumers with the ability to use two SIM cards at the same time with personalized, design-focused phones could disrupt the traditional smartphone market. - **Aesthetically-driven Mobile Devices:** Creating visually-appealing mobile devices that can be admired and used as a fashion statement may be the next disruptive innovation opportunity in mobile technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturers and designers in the consumer electronics industry can explore the intersection of technology and design by creating unique and personalized products. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore the potential for creating technology products that reflect the aesthetic qualities of their buildings and designs. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for aesthetically-appealing and unique mobile devices by incorporating design-focused features and dual-SIM functionality in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Cellphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90-x-nothing-concept.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g.md) - [Photography-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax-phone.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) - [Millennium-Inspired Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-phones.md) - [Artful Eroded Green Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12t-pro.md)