Aleksandr Mukomelov designed a very mobile phone which is light, thin, and slim utilizing “mobile script” technology. The phone can expand its physical screen which is collapsible and can be slid back into the phone case.

(Front View) Designer Richard Clarkson designed a Smartphone which combines modern day technology with the classic rotary dial design. The back contains a digital touchscreen while the front holds a mechanical dial which can be physically rotated to dial numbers.

(Back View) Designer Richard Clarkson designed a Smartphone which combines modern day technology with the classic rotary dial design. The back contains a digital touchscreen while the front holds a mechanical dial which can be physically rotated to dial numbers.

Je Hyun Kim’s phone design is truly environmentally friendly. The grass phone is made out of bricks of sod which is integrated with a degradable keyboard. The concept is to reduce waste with a natural biodegradable product where users can easily dispose of it after a 2 year phone contract expires.

Another environmentally friendly design comes from Mikhali Stawsky. The phone does not require batteries, solar energy, or windup to charge. With its design, a user simply spins the phone around their finger to recharge the phone. It encourages some finger exercising before using the touchscreen to make calls.

Try on this flexible phone which could double as a fashion accessory. Designed by the IDEA group, the phone was meant to be used as a disposable prepaid phone in emergency situations. The phone is very portable and with its flexibility, you can wrap it on your wrist.

Seunghan Song’s weather phone concept as an example. The phone displays on a clear transparent screen which reports on weather conditions. Users can also enable the handwriting mode by blowing on the screen to create a layer of digital frost.