# Hi-Tech Two-Way Radios The Talky is a Cutting-Edge Redesign of the Old Walkie-Talkie By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talky References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/29/walkie-talkie-get’s-a-sexy-new-look/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/TALKY/11674767) Only people who require walkie talkies at work really know what has happened with those devices in recent years; everybody else seems to have forgotten them -- including industrial designers. The Talky is a rare contemporary redesign of the [handy handset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-communication-device) that brings it up to date as an [alternative to a mobile phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-communicator) in many situations, for workers and families alike. Designer Pengfei Li began by integrating the [iconic antenna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) into the gizmo and giving the main body of it a sleek and glossy appearance. One primary button activates the Talky and illuminates the touchscreen feature. With this element, user interaction is improved and the display off function prevents channels from being changed while the Talky is in one's pocket. This device makes even modern models look retro. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Redesign of Traditional Devices:** The Talky is an example of how a modern redesign can bring traditional devices back into relevance. - **Improved User Interaction:** Incorporating touchscreen features and a single button interface can improve user interaction for similar devices. - **Alternative to Mobile Phones:** Devices like the Talky can present an alternative to mobile phones in situations where different functionality is needed. ### Where This Applies - **Security and Surveillance:** Updating communication devices like two-way radios can lead to disruptive innovations for the security and surveillance industry. - **Construction and Manufacturing:** Redesigned communication devices could become a game-changer for the construction and manufacturing industry by improving communication efficiency. - **Transportation and Logistics:** Incorporating improved user interaction and alternative features like GPS or mapping can be a disruptive innovation in the transportation and logistics sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lito-walkietalkie.md) - [Swappable Module Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-walkietalkie-concept.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Hands-Free Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milo.md) - [Whimsical Desktop Microphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talkie-desktop-microphone.md) - [Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trozk-retrotalk.md) - [Portable Podcaster Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microphone-concept.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [Direct Communication Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-walkie-talkie.md)