The BlackBerry L Reimagines the Rotary Slider for a Retractable Keyboard
Amelia Roblin — March 4, 2015 — Tech
References: behance.net & yankodesign
The designer of this square smartphone shares the fascination with reworking the features that polarize modern mobile users. While iPhone and Android users adore their full touchscreen interfaces, BlackBerry owners can often not imagine parting with their tactile keyboards. In this concept by Andrew Zhilin, one would be able to enjoy a combination of both, thanks to a reworking of the hardware for a dual dynamic.
The idea of the BlackBerry L comprises a pair of squared pieces that separate the QWERTY keyboard from the display. The user can choose to operate his handset with the rear typepad component retracted, presenting simply a lucid digital face that's great for interacting with all apps and viewing visual media. A pivoting motion will draw out the keys from this suave smartphone with a luxurious leather skin.
The idea of the BlackBerry L comprises a pair of squared pieces that separate the QWERTY keyboard from the display. The user can choose to operate his handset with the rear typepad component retracted, presenting simply a lucid digital face that's great for interacting with all apps and viewing visual media. A pivoting motion will draw out the keys from this suave smartphone with a luxurious leather skin.
Trend Themes
1. Square Smartphone Designs - The trend of square smartphone designs presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative devices that combine both tactile keyboards and full touchscreen interfaces.
2. Retractable Keyboards - The trend of retractable keyboards opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for smartphone manufacturers to offer users the option for both physical keyboards and full touchscreen interfaces.
3. Combining Hardware Features - The trend of combining hardware features, such as a QWERTY keyboard and a full touchscreen display, creates opportunities for designers to reimagine smartphone designs and provide users with versatile devices.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - The smartphone manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of square smartphone designs by developing innovative devices that cater to users' preferences for both tactile keyboards and full touchscreen interfaces.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to disrupt the market by offering smartphones with retractable keyboards, providing users with the flexibility to switch between physical keyboards and full touchscreen interfaces.
3. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can explore innovative ways to combine hardware features, such as QWERTY keyboards and full touchscreen displays, in order to create unique and versatile smartphone designs.
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