Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
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Samsung's interdisciplinary collective Think Tank Team works on its Project Afterlife initiative. It was announced last year originally, when the team addressed the growing issue of technology going to waste, forming a concept that turns unused phones into artifacts.
It breathes new life, taking the phones and turning them into a piece of decor that sits on a shelf or bedside. The latest design blends a smoky clear recycled plastic that is formed in the shape of an arc. It is then detailed with a recycled brass knob as a tactile interface. It also leverages the device's preexisting internal accelerometer and gyroscope sensors to now work as a tabletop clock that changes interface as it rocks around.
Image Credit: Samsung, Think Tank Team
It breathes new life, taking the phones and turning them into a piece of decor that sits on a shelf or bedside. The latest design blends a smoky clear recycled plastic that is formed in the shape of an arc. It is then detailed with a recycled brass knob as a tactile interface. It also leverages the device's preexisting internal accelerometer and gyroscope sensors to now work as a tabletop clock that changes interface as it rocks around.
Image Credit: Samsung, Think Tank Team
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1. Resurrected-used-smartphones - Transforming unused smartphones into decorative artifacts, leveraging innovative design and sensor technology.
2. Recycled-decor-design - Utilizing smoky clear recycled plastic and recycled brass for sustainable decor pieces with a functional twist.
3. Upcycled-technology-art - Repurposing old smartphones into artful objects that combine aesthetics with embedded sensor functionality.
Industry Implications
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