# Modernized Office Landlines This Conceptual VTech Retro Phone Design Brings Back a Classic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-phone-design References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/12/the-retro-phone-gets-a-modern-day-office-redesign-that-michael-scott-wont-throw-away/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The humble landline is experiencing a much lower rate of change given its increasingly outdated functionality in the face of mobile technology, but this conceptual [VTech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-home-camera) retro phone design identifies what could be done to change this. Designed by Martin Poon, the landline phone maintains a streamlined aesthetic that is eye-catching and functional with debossed buttons that are ready to withstand intense use. The display clearly indicates incoming/outgoing calls, while the wireless handset features a one-piece construction that is easy to clean. The conceptual VTech retro phone design is rounded out with a series of [USB-C ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hone-pro) that will enable professionals to use the unit as a charging station throughout the day to make it a functional system that's suited for the modern office space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Landlines:** The concept of modernizing landlines for efficient use in modern offices while adding new features - **Retro Design:** Imbibing retro designs to technology to attract users. - **Streamlined Aesthetic:** Designing well performing technology with eye-catchy streamlined aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** Creating new product lines and modernizing the existing telecom systems to meet the changing needs of consumers. - **Office Equipment:** Development of new high-end office equipment that is aesthetically pleasing with duel functionalities. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing consumer electronics with an aim of ensuring a streamlined user interface with well-performing and stylish designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Retro Tech Speakerphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-phone.md) - [Modernized Familial Landline Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-home-phone.md) - [Retro Tech Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-pop-phone.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g.md) - [Cubic Industrial Phone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept.md) - [Industrial Cellphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90-x-nothing-concept.md) - [Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md)