The Simplesee Cellphone is Designed With Grandparents in Mind
Michael Hines — January 14, 2011 — Tech
Lost grandpas and grandmas would be able to find their way home a lot easier if they had the Simplesee Cellphone. Emma Caddick designed the Simplesee Cellphone to be senior-friendly with its massive buttons and built-in SOS function.
The Simplesee Cellphone abandons the complex designs of modern cellphones and instead features a design similar to that of a home phone. Check out Emma Caddick’s design in the featured gallery. You’ll soon have no excuse not to call your grandparents.
The Simplesee Cellphone abandons the complex designs of modern cellphones and instead features a design similar to that of a home phone. Check out Emma Caddick’s design in the featured gallery. You’ll soon have no excuse not to call your grandparents.
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