The Comet Mobile Phone Booth Brings Retro Chic to Communication
Meghan Young — April 10, 2010 — Art & Design
References: dkds.ciid.dk & designboom
First of all, I would just like to say that I love how the Comet Mobile Phone Booth was invented by boys--just saying. That said, we all know that phone booths are rapidly falling into extinction; if there are more creative inventions like this, however, that might not be the case any longer.
Taking a retro salon hair dryer and reprogramming it to make calls, the Comet Mobile Phone Booth makes it look like that was the intention of the hair dryer to begin with. The phone booth was designed by students; check out their first phone call in the video above.
Photo Credits: designboom, dkds.ciid.dk
Taking a retro salon hair dryer and reprogramming it to make calls, the Comet Mobile Phone Booth makes it look like that was the intention of the hair dryer to begin with. The phone booth was designed by students; check out their first phone call in the video above.
Photo Credits: designboom, dkds.ciid.dk
Trend Themes
1. Retro Communication - Innovative designs that blend retro aesthetics with modern communication technology, creating unique and nostalgic experiences.
2. Revitalizing Phone Booths - Transforming traditional phone booths into engaging and functional communication spaces that encourage community interaction.
3. Creative Repurposing - Finding new uses for existing objects by repurposing them into innovative and unexpected communication devices.
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1. Design and Technology - Opportunities for designers and technology companies to collaborate on creating novel communication products that merge retro design with modern functionality.
2. Telecommunications - Providing telecom companies with an opportunity to reimagine phone booths and develop innovative communication solutions that cater to changing consumer needs and preferences.
3. Interior Design and Furniture - Collaborating with communication companies to design functional and aesthetically pleasing phone booths that add unique character to public spaces while serving as a communication hub.
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