the ‘infobar c01’ series, designed by naoto fukasawa for iida

designed by naoto fukasawa, the ‘infobar c01‘ combines the form and functionality factors of the original 2004 first-generation model and last year’s touch screen device. offered through the iida brand of carrier KDDI au, the candybar-style smartphones feature a checkered keypad beneath a full touchscreen and a newly developed android-based user interface.

the device measures 5.11 inches tall by 2 inches wide and under a half inch thick (130 x 52 x 12.3 mm), at a weight of 3.7 ounces (160 grams). its 3.2-inch screen features 854 x 480 resolution; and the device is loaded wtih an 8-megapixel CMOS camera and USB and microSDHC ports. it is bluetooth, wifi, and infrared -compatible with an e-wallet function and digital TV tuner.

the redesigned iida interface offers increased customizability and mimics the phone’s styling with a contemporary grid layout for menus and applications.

the device is expected in japan by february 2012.

naoto fukasawa: infobar c01 smartphone full front and back views, red

naoto fukasawa: infobar c01 smartphone full front and back views, black

naoto fukasawa: infobar c01 smartphone full front and back views, yellow

video demo of the ‘infobar c01’

naoto fukasawa: infobar c01 smartphone three views of the highly customizable android 2.3-based interface