Brian Carter
BFA Industrial Design
The University of Kansas (2003)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - KU
Sustainable Design
Based on developed material properties, this cell phone design includes a flat keypad made from fabric and flexible circuits similar to those used inside computer keyboards. The top, battery, and circuit board are designed to be inserted into two halves of formed material #0706.F45.S0.01-FRS. Before assembly, the keypad wire is fed through a small hole to connect with the circuit board. Features include a recharging jack and volume control, (on top) microphone (side of top), speaker, and areas for brand and service marks. The design of the top and bottom enables a snap-on/in assembly. When the battery is ready for recycling, the bottom pulls off for composting, recycling, or reuse. Bottom dimensions are: W: 1-5/8 in. H: 2-1/2 in. D: 3/4 in.0706.F45.S0.01-FRS