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Playstation Phone Concepts

JJ Lee — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:41:42 +0000

Aside from the iPhone 5, the Playstation Phone is probably the most anticipated phone to debut in 2011. There are lots of great designs out there, but the early press leak designs are a bit of a disappointment when pitted against these concepts.

Apparently this is how it’s supposed to look:

Multiple OS’s on a Smartphone

JJ Lee — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:44:52 +0000

The Smartphone market is definitely going to be more competitive in 2011 with five platforms competing for the crown, but designers Michal Bonikowski and Rafal Pilat feel there’s no need to choose just one so they’ve come up with three concepts sure to appease most of you. Project one is an HTC model that can run multiple operating system (not gonna happen) but an intriguing idea nonetheless. I’d actually go for a phone like that. Projects 2 and 3 are more standard fare. Hit the jump

Project 1. Dual or Triple OS? Why not?
Here’s a take on a platform that would be perfect for running different operating systems. The concept sports an extra touch display situated under the main screen. This extra screen could be used either to display notifications of be used for specific OS buttons (e.g. home, search etc.).

Project 2. A Windows Phone 7 concept
Smooth curvy lines, contrasting yet complementary materials used for different body parts. Satin aluminium shell + painted aluminium for the back covers. Firm grip, large 4” screen.

Project 3. A Windows Phone 7 Nokia
There’s nothing better than a feeling of holding something “real” and not another plastic toy – which unfortunately is all too common. The case is made of magnesium alloy.

Designers: Michal Bonikowski & Rafal Pilat – Mindsailors

Project1

Project 2

Project 3

VIA: YankoDesign

Envy 4G Concept

JJ Lee — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:25:50 +0000

There was a time when ID “imagineers” would concoct fabulous concepts using new fangled tech that hadn’t been invented yet and I miss those days. Heaven forbid you do that now, you’d get your a** handed to you. I’m fond of the Envy 4G with its SUPER AMOLED screen and MasterMobile OS. So what if it looks like Windows Phone 7 and iOS 4 had a baby? It’s got a Carbon chip! That’s a CPU and GPU on one silicon. It’s the future people, have fun with it.
Designer: Vitor Gomes

VIA: YANKODESIGNS

Weather Phone

JJ Lee — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:17:30 +0000

Cool futuristic window phone concept design by Seunghan Song accurately determines and illustrates present weather conditions.

To activate the hand writing mode, simply blow on the cell phone. [via]

Vertu Concept

JJ Lee — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:31:09 +0000

Norihiko Inoue just graduated (2008) at Central Saint Martins with an first class BA in Product Design. His final an amazing concept phone for vertu which basically consists of a hollow shelf. The keys are beautifully aligned on this shelf, which makes this phone incredibly appealing. But have a look for yourself!