Punchcard Phone

A mobile phone that uses binary encoded punchcards to store numbers

A Steampunk inspired user-centered mobile phone concept. To use the phone, a paper punchcard with binary encoded information must be inserted. The concept reflects the users' frustration with bloated interfaces, and the desire to be more in touch with the hardware. Winner of 'Most Mutated Design' in a competition sponsered by O2 communications.

Final appearance model
Inserting a punchcard
Making a call
In its box
Front face being CNC engraved
Various concept sketches