# Vibrant Geometric Smartphones The Wild-Type Color Series Smartphones Come in Three Shape Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildtype-color-series References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/08/23/wild-type-wants-to-challenge-the-stereotypical-smartphone-aesthetic/) & [wild-type.engineering](http://wild-type.engineering/) The smartphone devices presently on the market all have a similar aesthetic that is [rectangular and somewhat brutalist in design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nothing-phone-3), so the Wild-Type Color Series smartphones aim to change things up by infusing a touch more creativity into the devices. The smartphones have been designed in three [different shape options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meti) with different colors that are unlike anything presently on the market to enhance a radical feeling that is sure to entice younger users and those looking for a bold change. The designs also work to push perceived boundaries within the device market to shake up offerings and prevent users from becoming complacent to the options presently available. The conceptual Wild-Type Color Series smartphones have been designed by Eli Block and Fahredin Kosumi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Smartphone Designs:** Opportunity for designers to break away from traditional rectangular smartphone designs and explore more creative and visually appealing shapes. - **Bold Color Choices:** Potential for manufacturers to differentiate their smartphones by offering a wider variety of vibrant and unconventional color options. - **Pushing Boundaries in Device Market:** Companies can disrupt the smartphone market by innovating with bold design choices and pushing the boundaries of what users expect from their devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Design:** Companies specializing in smartphone design can capitalize on the demand for unique and visually striking smartphone designs. - **Mobile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can seize the opportunity to expand their product offerings by incorporating bold color choices and unconventional designs into their smartphones. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to disrupt the market by introducing smartphone designs that challenge existing norms and offer users a fresh and exciting experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-9.md) - [Industrial Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-what-if-phone.md) - [Rotating Button Panel Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-one.md) - [Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-camon-20-x-mr-doodle-edition.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [Color-Changing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-9-pro-series.md)