Phone Factors
Compact
2022
3D printed PLA
144 x 78 x 9 mm, open
75 x 78 x 18 mm, closed
2022
3D printed PLA
144 x 78 x 9 mm, open
75 x 78 x 18 mm, closed
The compact phone is a foldable smartphone with two screens
that work in tandem. The clamshell design recalls old
flip phones and handheld game consoles, along with
more ubiquitous objects such as the compact mirror or
magnetic compass.
This sentimental form allows for a more emotionally durable object, as well as a physically resilient phone.
This sentimental form allows for a more emotionally durable object, as well as a physically resilient phone.
Candybar
2022
3D printed PLA
132 x 66 x 8 mm
2022
3D printed PLA
132 x 66 x 8 mm
The candybar is a modular smartphone, fully
customizable to suit a user’s specific needs. Modules can
be easily replaced or swapped out: users can substitute
the physical keypad for a larger screen, or obtain a
smaller camera lens in favor of more storage.
Modularity helps lower the cost of upgrading the phone, creating a longer-lasting object that benefits its users and the environment.
Modularity helps lower the cost of upgrading the phone, creating a longer-lasting object that benefits its users and the environment.
Soapstone
2022
3D printed PLA
95 x 68 x 32 mm
2022
3D printed PLA
95 x 68 x 32 mm
The soapstone is a feature phone with an electronic ink
display. E-ink is easy on the eyes, comparable to the
pages of a paperback.
The gradual refresh rate and gentleness of e-ink encourages users to slow down, which can be welcome in a world of constant access to news and notifications. The comfortable form of the phone allows for more consideration and awareness of the object being held.
The gradual refresh rate and gentleness of e-ink encourages users to slow down, which can be welcome in a world of constant access to news and notifications. The comfortable form of the phone allows for more consideration and awareness of the object being held.
