# Steampunk Mobile Phones Retro Nokia Cellphone Transformed to Look Retro Futuristic By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-mobiles References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/steampunk-cellphone/) & [mental-design.blogspot](http://mental-design.blogspot.com/2009/07/steampunk-cell-phone-m47-automatic.html) Like something out of a robot's pocket, this steampunk mobile phone is built around a classic [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90) cellphone. With a leather and metal finish, this gadget embraces the new fad of steampunk creations. Wheels and knobs adorn this mobile and although it seems unusable, it would be pretty neat if future designs of cellphones incorporated this steampunk fashion. Check out the gallery above to see all sides of this steampunk mobile phone. **Implications** - What I particularly like about the outdated Nokia cellphone being transformed into a futuristic toy is that it is an idea that combines new and old. I think that this product will be particularly appealing to youth consumers because of this combination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Fashion:** There is an opportunity to incorporate the steampunk fashion trend into future tech designs, creating unique and visually interesting products. - **Retro-futuristic:** The trend of combining past and future design elements can create nostalgic and visually striking products with appeal to younger consumers. - **Upcycling:** Transforming outdated or obsolete technology into new, visually interesting objects is a growing trend with sustainability benefits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can look to incorporate steampunk or retro-futuristic design elements into their product lines to appeal to younger consumers and differentiate their offerings. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the trend of upcycling outdated technology into new, visually interesting products that have both artistic and functional value. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessory designers can incorporate steampunk design elements into their products to create a unique and visually interesting style that appeals to younger consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90.md) - [Industrial Cellphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90-x-nothing-concept.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-phones.md) - [Premium Retro Mobile Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-150.md) - [Modernized Millennium Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-3210.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2660-flip.md) - [Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-phone.md)