Drawing inspiration from the solar eclipse, designer Hoang Nguyen has developed a personal media player called the “Sony Eclipse”that integrates photovoltaic cells to harness solar energy and juice itself up with renewable energy. Synchronizing the media via Bluetooth, the Wi-Fi device also includes built-in auxiliary input and USB port for uninterrupted entertainment. All the users need to do is affix the device to the window during the day to charge the built-in battery, which packs adequate power to let them enjoy their favorite programs or tracks throughout night.
Providing an answer to the growth in the number of cellphones and the energy they require to keep running, industrial designer Liu Hsiang-Ling has come up with a concept cellphone that runs on the abundant energy provided by the sun.
Expressing the human desire to learn and create in day-to-day lives, Russian designer Anastasia Zharkova has come up with an innovative cellphone that invariably becomes an integral part of your daily activities. The “Leaf Phone,” as depicted by its very name, resembles a natural leaf and flaunts an organic structure that is carved out of eco-friendly plastic. Much like a smartphone, the phone concept works as a communicator and mini PC, turning into a multipurpose accessory for the geeks. The Leaf Phone projects a laser keyboard onto any surface, so you could access the internet anytime, anywhere. If you don’t wanna use electromagnetic batteries, the mobile phone also harnesses solar energy to remain juiced up for your sustainable chatter. The phone adapts to the dynamics of human muscles, so it could be attached to any part of the body in any position, becoming a fashion accessory for trendy users.
Concept cellphone designed to be powered by solar energy.
Industrial designer Aleksander Mukomelov is trying to make use of the latest advancements in technology, including flexible displays in a hi-tech cellphone dubbed the Mobile Script. The cellphone is designed to offer mobility, constant internet access, access to documents, games and give the best in terms of means of communication and contact.