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Mono touch smart phones
An affordable Smartphone that opens up a new mobile phone experience for value conscious mainstream user and maintains an equal appeal amongst men and women.
Design Mission
Reduce overall part count.
Utilize higher cost quality materials processes in a limited but impactful way using glass or metal materials.
Reduce seams, tighten gaps, high craftsmanship level, refined fit and finish, rigidity and weight.
Ideation sketches and 3D CADsurface studies
"Beautiful transitions between the screen and body through depth, graphic intrigue and texture."
Blending the screen into body
Non-active area blend into active area & edge of screen (consider texture, patterns & depth) 2shot with thicker clear plastic on first surface for depth effect & mold texture on second surface to show pattern underneath.
Leading & Guiding texture / touch point
2shot with plastic & rubber, integrating side keys to the battery cover to reduce extra parts.
Exploration on part break-ups
Option 1- Painted window frame to accentuate the front read
Option 2 - NCVM (Chrome) or Painted Chassis to accentuate the chassis part
Excitement Concept 1
Positive wrap around angel on sides and negative angle on top and bottom.
2D Glass - The consumer expectations of a Smartphone in the North American market that is has glass over the display for optical clarity, scratch resistance and perceived quality.