This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Michael Hemsworth — March 19, 2024 — Tech
References: yankodesign
This Lofree retro laptop concept has been designed by Wonjae Kim as a retrofuturistic piece of technology that blends the aesthetics of yesteryear's computer equipment with the components of today.
The laptop is inspired by the retro mechanical keyboards from Lofree and imagines what a mobile device might look like if the brand were to create one. The laptop is imagined with a very slim construction that still has space for a mechanical keyboard and offsets the grayscale aesthetic with pops of orange on the keyboard, in the interface and more.
The Lofree retro laptop concept is crafted out of the same polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) that old-fashioned keyboards were commonly crafted out of. The laptop identifies the popularity of nostalgic technology aesthetics, while still keeping the power requirements of today's processes in mind.
The laptop is inspired by the retro mechanical keyboards from Lofree and imagines what a mobile device might look like if the brand were to create one. The laptop is imagined with a very slim construction that still has space for a mechanical keyboard and offsets the grayscale aesthetic with pops of orange on the keyboard, in the interface and more.
The Lofree retro laptop concept is crafted out of the same polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) that old-fashioned keyboards were commonly crafted out of. The laptop identifies the popularity of nostalgic technology aesthetics, while still keeping the power requirements of today's processes in mind.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic-tech Aesthetics - Opportunities for blending retrofuturistic design elements with modern technology components to create visually appealing products for tech enthusiasts.
2. Slim Retro Devices - Potential to design sleek and slim devices that incorporate nostalgic design elements like mechanical keyboards while maintaining modern functionality.
3. PBT Material Innovation - Possibilities to utilize polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) in creating consumer electronics to evoke nostalgia while ensuring durability and reliability like vintage products.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Exploring opportunities to merge vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge technology to create unique consumer electronics that appeal to a niche market segment.
2. Design & Technology - Innovating the intersection of design and technology by infusing retro elements into modern devices, offering a new aesthetic experience to consumers.
3. Material Science - Advancing material science applications in consumer electronics by incorporating PBT to enhance the durability and design appeal of tech products with a touch of nostalgia.
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