# Curved Wood Phones The Sharp Touch Wood is Ready to Be Released (UPDATE) By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-touch-wood References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/11/sharps-wooden-l.php) & [droid.techintersect.net](http://droid.techintersect.net/droid-incredible/sharp-touch-wood-concept-turns-real-with-limited-run-of-15000-handsets-on-ntt-docomo/) Fellow Trend Hunter Brian Randles first reported on the [Sharp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r7) Touch Wood over a year ago when it was just a concept debuting at CEATEC 2009. Over a year has passed and now Sharp's unfortunately named phone is getting a limited release to the Japanese public. The Sharp Touch Wood has a [wooden backplate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401), a 5 megapixel camera, and a 3.4 inch screen that looks to be touch-friendly. There will be 15,000 units produced and made for Japanese carrier [NTT DoCoMo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-docomo-cx). Let the bad puns begin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Organic Material Phones:** The use of organic materials in phone design provides a unique opportunity for the mobile device industry to create eco-friendly, natural, and distinctive products. - **Curved Screen Technology:** The use of curved screens in phone design allows for a more immersive and ergonomic experience for users, presenting an opportunity for screen manufacturers and phone designers to explore this technology further. - **Limited Release Phones:** The limited release of new phone models generates buzz and exclusivity, providing an opportunity for boutique phone manufacturers and luxury brands to create high-end, collectible mobile devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of using eco-friendly materials and introduce innovative smartphone designs. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can focus on improving screen technology by exploring the use of curved screens for a more immersive experience. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can create limited edition and exclusive phone models, targeting high-end consumers who are interested in collecting unique and specialized mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entry-Level HD Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-wish.md) - [Leica-Optimized Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r7.md) - [Refined Minimalist Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r9.md) - [Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Innovative Compact Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-smartphone.md) - [Wooden Camera Renditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md)