Shown off at the Designtide Tokyo 2010 show, Giovannoni’s mobile phones and accompanying docking stations take the shape of animals, with the various designs including a fishing boat (with the dock being the fish); a person walking a dog-shaped dock; and a cat tied around a tree.
While they’re really cute and kiddylike, I can’t imagine them going on sale anytime soon – Alessi’s only other attempt at a software-based product is the Alessi Tab, which should be on sale sometime this month. [DesignBoom via Recombu]
Robert Chawner
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 4:07 PMI dunno, I’d consider buying it if it worked properly.
Touch screens and tiny buttons have killed any idea of using the phone easily. All too often I find myself cursing and swearing before throwing the phone down in frustration.
Hence I prefer to use my ancient Ericsson GH218. Simple, and it works. Throw some design into the mix without sacrificing the basic functions and I think it’s get attention.
Although the masses might not touch it unless it has a fruity logo stuck on it.