Renew Concept Envisions a Layered Approach to Sustainability
The Renew concept layered, modular and swappable design aims to end, or at least delay, the upgrade cycle of smartphones.
Modular mobile devices proposed by the likes of Google and Fairphone already explore and emphasize “upgradeability” as a key feature. Yet, user upgradeability remains more conceptual than a widespread reality in the mobile sector. Morrama’s Renew concept investigates a similar roadmap with a modular design separating the screen and battery from the main components ? a layered and swappable/upgradeable design that could end, or at least delay, the upgrade cycle.
Imagined as “a more sustainable and cost-effective” device engineered to delay obsolescence, the Renew is divided into distinct user upgradeable layers. Crack the screen" Simply switch out only the top display layer. Experiencing sluggish performance a few years down the line" Switch out the heart and brains of the SoC and GPU. Tiring of the color/finish" Simply swap in a new color via battery pack/back.
Renew’s novel conceit is a design where upgradeability is as simple as adding a protective case. The layered approach breaks ? or at least pauses ? the upgrade cycle. The layered modular design allows users an easy upgrade path for their mobile device, almost as simple as slapping on a protective case. Biodegradable corn starch bio-plastic and nano carbon material batteries additionally reduce the total environmental impact across the d...
Modular mobile devices proposed by the likes of Google and Fairphone already explore and emphasize “upgradeability” as a key feature. Yet, user upgradeability remains more conceptual than a widespread reality in the mobile sector. Morrama’s Renew concept investigates a similar roadmap with a modular design separating the screen and battery from the main components ? a layered and swappable/upgradeable design that could end, or at least delay, the upgrade cycle.
Imagined as “a more sustainable and cost-effective” device engineered to delay obsolescence, the Renew is divided into distinct user upgradeable layers. Crack the screen" Simply switch out only the top display layer. Experiencing sluggish performance a few years down the line" Switch out the heart and brains of the SoC and GPU. Tiring of the color/finish" Simply swap in a new color via battery pack/back.
Renew’s novel conceit is a design where upgradeability is as simple as adding a protective case. The layered approach breaks ? or at least pauses ? the upgrade cycle. The layered modular design allows users an easy upgrade path for their mobile device, almost as simple as slapping on a protective case. Biodegradable corn starch bio-plastic and nano carbon material batteries additionally reduce the total environmental impact across the d...
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