October 16, 2005
SAFE : Design Takes on Risk Show at MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art's "Safe: Design Takes On Risk" show is opening this weekend. It's the first major design exhibition at the New York MoMA since its reopening, featuring more then 300 products designed in response to Psychological and Physical Threats.
Core77 has posted photos of 73 projects. Each one more fabulous than the next. These two are phone related:
Left, the 'Clean Call disposable telephone covers'. By Clean Call. In their own words:
A practical, economical and convenient disposable telephone cover. Packaged so that it can easily be carried in pockets or purses. They come in most of your favorite colors.
And right, China Telecom's Kid Mobile Phone.
Devised for children ages three to seven, this cellular phone features an extremely simple and intuitive interface. The two main keys, large and highly visible in the event of an emergency are for Mom and Dad.
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