The rise of mobile technology has provided the world with many advantages such as faster and easier communication, however it has also caused many problems with society. Although new technology has claimed to increase communication many people have argued that we are now less social than ever before. Todays millennial generation are using their smartphones more and more, resulting in a large number of users becoming dependent upon their devices. This dependency leads to individuals becoming less socially involved with their surroundings and many studies have found that mobile dependency can lead to increased rates of depression and anxiety, which is becoming an extremely pressing issue in recent years. The way smartphones are used needs to be changed and the only way this can be done is through creating new responsible devices that aim on combatting dependency and providing something different to current market competitors.
THE SOLUTION:
A socially responsible concept phone that tackles the factors surrounding smartphones that lead to addiction and dependency, such as complex social media and gaming. The simple device serves only practical functional use. Any phone which only provides these simple functions does not provide an intuitive user experience and uses outdated technology with little attention to aesthetics.
