Adam Ben-Dror's Cordless Candlestick is the Ultimate in Retro
Michael Hines — September 5, 2011 — Tech
Designer Adam Ben-Dror has created a wireless version of the classic candlestick phone. The aptly named Cordless Candlestick is designed using a slew of modern technology including a cellphone and a 2.4ghz wireless transceiver.
The Cordless Candlestick has been completely gutted and replaced with the modern technology needed to make it wireless. The result is a phone that looks every bit as old as its exterior but that functions like a modern mobile phone. Calls are answered by lifting the earpiece off the stand and ended by putting it back on. Numbers can be dialed using the rotary wheel at the base of the Cordless Candlestick. Speed dial and redial can also be used by dialing and holding the selected number.
Adam Ben-Dror's Cordless Candlestick is easily the most retro of all of the "retro phones" out there. The project appears to be a one-off, but I wouldn't mind seeing the designer take it a step further. Perhaps the Cordless Candlestick could become the next big smartphone dock?
The Cordless Candlestick has been completely gutted and replaced with the modern technology needed to make it wireless. The result is a phone that looks every bit as old as its exterior but that functions like a modern mobile phone. Calls are answered by lifting the earpiece off the stand and ended by putting it back on. Numbers can be dialed using the rotary wheel at the base of the Cordless Candlestick. Speed dial and redial can also be used by dialing and holding the selected number.
Adam Ben-Dror's Cordless Candlestick is easily the most retro of all of the "retro phones" out there. The project appears to be a one-off, but I wouldn't mind seeing the designer take it a step further. Perhaps the Cordless Candlestick could become the next big smartphone dock?
Trend Themes
1. Retro Technology - As consumers seek nostalgia, opportunities abound to reimagine classic designs with modern capabilities.
2. Wireless Devices - As evidenced by the Cordless Candlestick, there is growing demand for wire-free devices that blend modern tech with unique designs.
3. Smartphone Accessories - As the Cordless Candlestick has smartphone capabilities, companies could explore creating unique accessories that add to users' experience.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - With the continued popularity of retro technology, consumer electronics companies have the chance to create modern versions of classic designs.
2. Wireless Communication - As the Cordless Candlestick is a wireless device, the wireless communication industry could explore new ways to incorporate unconventional designs in communication technology.
3. Home Decor - As design becomes increasingly important in technology, home decor companies have an opportunity to incorporate unique and functional tech pieces, such as the Cordless Candlestick.
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