Japan's KDDI AU Design Project designed this innovative new phone dubbed the "Box to Play". The phone can transform from a normal-looking cellphone to a box with a graphic music interface.
The phone has the regular features of cell phones, like normal calling functionality, camera, mp3, check email, etc. What separates it from the rest is its awesome LED interface that displays as an equalizer when showing a caller ID or when music is on. It has an embedded turntable that lets you to scratch your selected music as it's playing.
It's still not on the market, but I will keep my eye open for this gem.
Cellphones with Turntables- The "Box to Play" by KDDI AU
Cellphones With Turntables- The "Box To Play" By KDDI AU
Trend Themes
1. Transforming Cellphones - Opportunity for innovative designs that can transform cellphones from a normal-looking device to something unique and functional.
2. Graphic Music Interfaces - Opportunity to create cellphones with LED interfaces that display as equalizers when showing caller ID or playing music.
3. Embedded Turntable Technology - Opportunity to integrate turntable functionality into cellphones, allowing users to scratch their selected music while it's playing.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Phone Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to develop cellphones with transforming designs and graphic music interfaces.
2. Electronics Manufacturing - Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to explore the integration of LED interfaces into various devices, including cellphones.
3. Music Technology - Opportunity for music tech companies to develop embedded turntable technology for integration into cellphones, creating a new way for users to interact with their music.