Carl Burdick Designs Bluetooth Headset as Retro Phone
Christopher DeLuca — May 18, 2011 — Fashion
Carl Burdick has cleverly created a bluetooth headset that was made to look like the receiver of a retro rotary phone. The stylized gold ear piece receiver comes with a to-scale transmitter for your miniature desk.
The stylish bluetooth earpiece by Carl Burdick takes a functional technological object and doubles it as a piece of jewelry. With technology such a big part of our lives, it seems a natural step to double our personal tech gadgets as jewelry.
The humorous piece by Carl Burdick is a nod to a past that has eclipsed its time and a stylized nod at our future relationship with technology. This is a clever piece that will hopefully transition from concept to reality in the near future.
The stylish bluetooth earpiece by Carl Burdick takes a functional technological object and doubles it as a piece of jewelry. With technology such a big part of our lives, it seems a natural step to double our personal tech gadgets as jewelry.
The humorous piece by Carl Burdick is a nod to a past that has eclipsed its time and a stylized nod at our future relationship with technology. This is a clever piece that will hopefully transition from concept to reality in the near future.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Jewelry - The integration of technology and personal accessories opens up opportunities for innovative mobile jewelry designs.
2. Functional Fashion - Combining fashion and practicality, wearable tech is becoming a growing trend in the accessories industry.
3. Retro Tech - Bringing retro designs into modern technology creates a unique and nostalgic user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the integration of technology into accessories to create functional and stylish products.
2. Tech Accessories - Companies specializing in tech accessories can create innovative mobile jewelry designs that add a fashionable touch to everyday gadgets.
3. Consumer Electronics - Implementing retro designs in consumer electronics can attract consumers looking for a nostalgic and stylish tech experience.
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