In a world saturated with digital solutions for every modern malaise, IKEA, the king of accessible design, has once again proven that the most elegant answers often lie in the physical world. Forget complex apps or expensive minimalist phones; the Swedish brand has unveiled an ingenious industrial design solution to a pervasive problem: late-night doomscrolling.
In an era where smartphones are engineered to grab your attention, Cheaum’s latest concept dares to do the opposite. With its blocky silhouette, tactile controls, and Game Boy-inspired front face, the Cheaum device isn’t just a phone — it’s a deliberate pause. And that’s by design. Created by industrial designer Semin Oh, this compact device
[ratings]Here’s yet another one of those interesting Curved/labs concepts, an Apple feature phone called iDot. Usually we associate Apple with smart devices, smartphones, tablets and the works, so it’s shocking to see a “dumbphone” with their branding on.