Cell phone (Communicator) Design For Elderly Executives


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Creator/Artist: Deepak Saini

Category: Product Design

Document: P3 Project

Batch: 2001-2003

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  1999-2008

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Ravi Hazra


Detailed Description

Cell phones have become the vital part of modern accessories, and there is a distinct need for organising oneself in this fast life. The age group of 50 and above is at the apex of their career; they are one of the busiest age groups, and thus communication and organising (scheduling, appointment management, reminders etc.) become extremely important. The product is primarily dedicated to this age group but designed on the lines of Universal Design so that it does not get contained to this age group but could be used by others too. the possibilities of combining the two things (cell phone and PDA) so that they combine in the most functional and efficient way to generate interest and user delight. The resulting design has a unique combination of the PDA and a cell phone with all the accessories like a QWERTY keyboard and stylus integrated with the form. All the elements have been functionally integrated to generate the desired freshness and create a distinct identity of the product.