# Resurrected Used Smartphones Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/think-tank-teams-project-afterlife-resurrects-old-smartphones-into-useful-artifacts/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_171050506380810&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=ltsjj6pr0100x1tt000ULhne8ju3q&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fthink-tank-teams-project-afterlife-resurrects-old-smartphones-into-useful-artifacts%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAP7DPQAADABBENAqEgAAAAAEPgAAAAFNwCgAngClAFuAbIA6gCEAEOgJmAUyApsD5EC8hcuIpCh8DA2EEkKEACLoCgAADAQBwIAgYAAJAhAGAYASAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAEAEAAAAAAASAAAAAIEAAEIAAACIAEAAAEAAAAAAACAAAAAQAAUAACAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAAAEAIAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIAAAIAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fthinktankteam.info%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Project%20Afterlife%20Resurrects%20Old%20Smartphones%20Into%20Useful%20Artifacts&txt=%3Cstrong%3EThink%20Tank%20Team%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  [Samsung's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation) interdisciplinary collective [Think Tank Team](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-learning-system) works on its [Project Afterlife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara) initiative. It was announced last year originally, when the team addressed the growing issue of technology going to waste, forming a concept that turns unused phones into artifacts. It breathes new life, taking the phones and turning them into a piece of decor that sits on a shelf or bedside. The latest design blends a smoky clear recycled plastic that is formed in the shape of an arc. It is then detailed with a recycled brass knob as a tactile interface. It also leverages the device's preexisting internal accelerometer and gyroscope sensors to now work as a tabletop clock that changes interface as it rocks around. Image Credit: Samsung, Think Tank Team ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Resurrected-used-smartphones:** Transforming unused smartphones into decorative artifacts, leveraging innovative design and sensor technology. - **Recycled-decor-design:** Utilizing smoky clear recycled plastic and recycled brass for sustainable decor pieces with a functional twist. - **Upcycled-technology-art:** Repurposing old smartphones into artful objects that combine aesthetics with embedded sensor functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology-recycling:** Innovating in the technology recycling sector by exploring creative ways to extract value from discarded devices. - **Home-decor:** Disrupting the home decor industry by introducing sustainable and tech-infused design elements for modern consumers. - **Artisan-craftsmanship:** Integrating technological artifacts into artisanal craftsmanship, creating unique and eco-friendly art pieces for discerning customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [Artful Eroded Green Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12t-pro.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-2a-plus-community-edition.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Sustainable Technology Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-x-msftsrep-ecoconscious-collection.md)