The Nokia Easy Enables the Technologically Challenged to Make Calls
Amelia Roblin — July 13, 2012 — Art & Design
References: artdim.over-blog & tuvie
This Nokia Easy mobile phone has the potential to do very well on the market, catering to a consumer base of the elderly who have been left behind in the speedy progress of technology. Boiling the functions of a cellphone down to the ability to facilitate calls and the sending and receiving of text messages, the device limits the number of commands that a user has to learn.
But beyond the functional reduction of the modern smartphone, Bez Dimitri's concept flaunts a completely unique appearance, designed from scratch to best incorporate an inventive intuitive interface. Along one side of the Nokia Easy is a column of large-type number keys with corresponding letters. A touch-sensitive strip makes scrolling easy, few buttons reduce confusion and the software is constantly prompting the user as a guide through different operations.
But beyond the functional reduction of the modern smartphone, Bez Dimitri's concept flaunts a completely unique appearance, designed from scratch to best incorporate an inventive intuitive interface. Along one side of the Nokia Easy is a column of large-type number keys with corresponding letters. A touch-sensitive strip makes scrolling easy, few buttons reduce confusion and the software is constantly prompting the user as a guide through different operations.
Trend Themes
1. Simplified Cellphone - The Nokia Easy demonstrates the trend of simplifying cellphones, catering to the elderly who struggle with technology.
2. Intuitive Interface - Bez Dimitri's concept showcases the trend of designing intuitive interfaces that guide users through different operations.
3. Elderly-focused Technology - The Nokia Easy taps into the trend of developing technology specifically tailored for the elderly.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - Telecommunications companies can innovate by creating simplified cellphones like the Nokia Easy to cater to the elderly market.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies have opportunities in designing intuitive interfaces for their mobile devices, inspired by Bez Dimitri's concept.
3. Assistive Technology - Assistive technology industries can explore developing more elderly-focused devices and software to bridge the technology gap.
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