Steampunk inspired mechanical cell phone designed by Richard Clarkson combines digital technologies with rotary dial system.
Modern phones have come to define us, but who and what defines these objects? Are we happy with generic rectangles with touchscreens or do we want something tangible and unique? With this design, Richard wanted to incorporate more feeling and life into smartphones.
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Enkhsaihan
this looks soo unique
but i’d rather have my iphone
Jun 16th, 2011
ifloyd
It’s awesome, but wouldn’t sell. It’s a brick, and the rest of the phone doesn’t go with the dial.
Jun 17th, 2011
Elena
haha… “OLD SCHOOL” looks!!!!
ol’ skool rocks!!!!!
Jun 17th, 2011
miggy
wow very innovative i think this is a smartphone accessories :-)
Jun 17th, 2011
Paul
Just a question. Steampunk isn’t real, right? It’s just a term that relates to this style/fashion… so isn’t anything that looks and portends to be ‘steampunk’… actually steampunk? How can it be ‘steampunk inspired’? Can someone show me the history wing where all the steampunk exhibits are?
Jun 17th, 2011
Larna
@Paul
I think steampunk is real…word
Jun 17th, 2011
Pete
@Paul
Get up on the wrong side of the internet this morning?
Jun 17th, 2011
cerulean
@Paul
Here’s the wikipedia wing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
Also of note: “From October 2009 through February 2010, the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford hosted the first major exhibition of Steampunk art objects, curated by Art Donovan and presented by Dr. Jim Bennett, museum director.[46] From redesigned practical items to fantastical contraptions, this exhibition showcased the work of eighteen Steampunk artists from across the globe. The exhibition proved to be the most successful in the museum’s history and attracted more than eighty thousand visitors.[47]”
so yeah, it’s real.
Jun 17th, 2011
flatsolid
“Granny, it seems that an an alien technology from outer space has colonized my phone’s belly. Is it going to erupt or what?”
Jun 17th, 2011
jimmylee
the concept is great, the photos are amazing. like it
Jun 18th, 2011
trolololol
my only question is, is it actually a smartphone? also, it would sell. my mom would buy one. lol. but it looks awesome!
Jun 18th, 2011
Mark
This is great! Love it!
Where can i get one?
Jul 12th, 2011