'Lean to My Side' Phone Takes an Asymmetrical Form for Easier Handling
Amelia Roblin — February 26, 2013 — Tech
References: yankodesign
The newest slim and sleek smartphones look absolutely fantastic, but the flat design of most of them isn't exactly conducive to getting a good grip. The 'Lean to My Side' cellphone combines the most aesthetically seductive aspects of the latest handsets and combines them with a more sculptural shape that's evidently more ergonomic.
Seung Hyun Lee's product is a folding mobile phone with a pair of warped tabs, a hinge down the center and a flexible touchscreen surface. The crease is only visible from one side of the phone, affording the user an interruption-free display for playing movies. The configuration of the 'Lean to My Side' smartphone allows it to turn into a video gaming controller, or simply to be doubled over for texting, calling and using the camera feature.
Seung Hyun Lee's product is a folding mobile phone with a pair of warped tabs, a hinge down the center and a flexible touchscreen surface. The crease is only visible from one side of the phone, affording the user an interruption-free display for playing movies. The configuration of the 'Lean to My Side' smartphone allows it to turn into a video gaming controller, or simply to be doubled over for texting, calling and using the camera feature.
Trend Themes
1. Ergonomic Smartphones - Designing smartphones with more comfortable and ergonomic shapes to enhance user experience and grip.
2. Flexible Displays - Incorporating flexible touchscreen surfaces that enable new form factors and functionalities in mobile devices.
3. Multi-functional Devices - Creating smartphones that can transform into different modes, such as gaming controllers, for enhanced versatility and user engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Phone Manufacturing - Opportunity to innovate by producing smartphones with unconventional shapes and features for improved usability and differentiation.
2. Consumer Electronics - Potential for disruptive innovation by developing and integrating flexible displays in various electronic devices to offer more immersive and adaptable experiences.
3. Gaming Technology - Disruptive potential by designing smartphones that can serve as alternative gaming controllers, expanding the gaming market and providing unique gaming experiences.
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