Nokia 888 Concept Design

I came across a lot of interesting experience design products at interactiondesignblog.com (you should check out some of the other ones too if you have the time), but the product that was one of my favourites is a concept design for a cell phone by Tamer Nakisci called the Nokia 888.

The phone is lightweight and flexible and can bend into various shapes depending on the users convenience or personal preference. For example, you can clip it to your clothes or bag or wrap it around your wrist, making it much easier to store and transport. Although it's quite different from current cell phones it follows the theory of Ockham's Razor by using a very simple and clean design to contrast the many functions that enhance its aesthetic usability. One of the functions I found interesting was its new take on messaging by sending E-motions - where the phone takes the message and uses actions to convey it to the receiver, making it more personal (like bending into the shape of a heart to say "I love you"). Another useful feature is how the phone learns the users lifestyle and adapts the their surroundings. It can adjust the ringtone volume depending on if you're in a movie theatre or a loud restaurant and can be programmed to react a certain way when a particular person calls by using different ringtones or actions. By allowing this phone to have the option of performing tasks visually, audibly or through physical actions the accessibility is increased. Basically I love this concept because it allows you to interact with your phone and the people in your life in a unique way by creating a more personal experience and connection and adapting to each users individual needs.