The NOOKone iPhone dock is a conceptual device designed to turn your iPhone into an alarm clock. The NOOKone was created by Robert Bye, a British designer who became frustrated with how poorly designed iPhone alarm clock docks were. Bye took out his frustration on his imagination, leading him to design the NOOKone iPhone dock.
The NOOKone iPhone dock is designed to be simple and functional. It can be picked up and held, which should make playing with your phone while it's docked easier and safer. The dock has hidden speakers in the rear, and it's charged using an induction plate. Bye imagines his dock coming with an included alarm app that is simple and functional, much like the NOOKone itself. The whole project is still in the conceptual phase, but it has already received considerable attention, garnering 130,000 views in a day.
Designer iDevice Clocks
The Nookone iPhone Dock Turns Your Smartphone into an Ultra-Modern Alarm
Trend Themes
1. Functional Iphone Docks - The trend of iPhone docks that are focused on simplicity and functionality instead of just aesthetics opens up opportunities for designers to create more practical and user-centered docking solutions.
2. Multipurpose Phone Holders - The rise of docks that serve not just as alarm clock stations, but also as phone holders and chargers presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create mobile device holders that double as multifunctional tools.
3. Hidden Speaker Design - The trend towards hiding speakers in products to create a more sleek and minimal aesthetic serves as an opportunity for designers to create more seamless audio experiences by seamlessly integrating speakers into the product design.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The nookone design presents an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to create docking solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
2. Furniture Design - With the emphasis on simplicity and multifunctionality in phone docks such as the nookone, designers in the furniture industry can think beyond the traditional alarm clock and create furniture pieces that accommodate mobile devices.
3. Audio Technology - The trend toward hidden speakers creates an opportunity for innovative thinkers in the audio technology industry to design speakers that blend seamlessly into the product design, providing a more immersive audio experience.