The Kurbo Smartphone is Curved to Improve Comfort and Aesthetics
Amelia Roblin — January 11, 2013 — Tech
References: behance.net & industrialdesignserved
While many touchscreen handsets have been moving towards flatter and broader forms, the Kurbo Smartphone embodies a smooth curving shape that actually makes it easier to use. When this is combined with its relatively narrow profile, the device is optimized for holding in your hand.
The metallic backing has a sleek and gentle bend but this futuristic form offers better ergonomics than competing gadgets do. The Windows phone affords a better grip in your folded palm and it even reduces the wear of the back pocket of your jeans with that characteristic faded rectangular outline.
Furthermore, the bowing bottom of the Kurbo Smartphone angles the microphone closer to the speaker's mouth. João Pedro Borelli's design receives more of your voice and less of the background noise from your calling location.
The metallic backing has a sleek and gentle bend but this futuristic form offers better ergonomics than competing gadgets do. The Windows phone affords a better grip in your folded palm and it even reduces the wear of the back pocket of your jeans with that characteristic faded rectangular outline.
Furthermore, the bowing bottom of the Kurbo Smartphone angles the microphone closer to the speaker's mouth. João Pedro Borelli's design receives more of your voice and less of the background noise from your calling location.
Trend Themes
1. Curved Smartphone Design - The trend of curved smartphone design provides improved ergonomics and aesthetics.
2. Optimized Handheld Devices - The trend of optimizing handheld devices for better user experience and comfort.
3. Enhanced Voice Clarity - The trend of improving voice clarity in smartphones through innovative microphone placement.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Phone Manufacturing - The mobile phone manufacturing industry can explore curved designs to differentiate their products and enhance user comfort.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can incorporate optimized handheld devices to meet evolving user preferences and improve customer satisfaction.
3. Telecommunications - The telecommunications industry can leverage innovative microphone placement techniques to enhance voice clarity in smartphones, leading to better call quality.
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