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Vols Cell Phone
The Volstead Act, for which this phone is named, was an amendment to the United States constitution during the 1920s making alcoholic beverages illegal. This prohibition was indirectly responsible for the popularity of the hip flask. Its slender form, and curved silhouette meant that one could discretely hide it on their person only to be revealed in good company.
The Vols Cell Phone, like the hip flask, is ergonomically designed to fit the body. The sub screen is positioned on the top face, allowing easy access when kept in a pocket, or purse. Running along both sides of the phone are silicon grips containing several functions including the strap connector, and the camera's shutter / zoom buttons. The lower ends of the grips fold out to expose the memory card, and video out ports. Pressing the circular pads on both grips simultaneously releases the spring-activated screen. With the screen extended, the camera lens and light are revealed.
This design was directed by Naoki Sakai for the AU Design Project 2006.
