So, they decided to make a cell phone that not only looks like a pack of cigarettes, but also holds real cigarettes in the back! The Wang XYW 3838 phone runs on dual band GSM, takes micro SD cards, plays MP3, has a color screen and a VGA camera on the side. The price of this pack of cigarettes/cell phone is about $175 and right now they are only available in Taiwan.
Who knew recycled cigarette packs could be so useful?
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Cigarette Pack Phone
- Opportunity to create innovative mobile phone designs that resemble everyday objects, such as a pack of cigarettes.
- Dual Function Devices
- Potential to develop electronic devices that serve multiple purposes, such as holding cigarettes while functioning as a cell phone.
- Novelty Technology
- Emerging market for unique and unconventional technology products that attract attention through their distinctive design elements.
Sectors Adopting This
- Mobile Phone Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to produce mobile phones that mimic the appearance of ordinary objects, expanding options for consumers.
- Electronics Recycling
- Opportunity to reuse and repurpose recycled materials, such as cigarette packs, in the production of creative and functional electronic devices.
- Gadget Retail
- Potential to offer niche and novelty technology products, like the cigarette pack cell phone, to cater to customers seeking unique and unconventional gadgets.
