'symbio' telephone by thomson telecom was part of the exhibition 'design and companies' at the biennale
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'symbio' is designed by eliumstudio for thomson teleclom. it is a communication device which integrates
technological innovations with two main functions - a wireless VoIP (voice over internet protocol) phone
and an internet radio. 'symbio' makes use of the fixed-line telephone at home. following the iconic shape of
a telephone, the form is meant to fit comfortably in the hand, with the shape of the design adapting according to
the positioning of the hand-set on the shoulder. it also provides stability when used hands-free and while
listening to music.

the telephone also acts as a radio and has an outlet to plug in your ear phones


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image © designboom

eliumstudio: http://www.eliumstudio.com
thomson: http://www.thomson.net
saint-étienne international design biennale: http://biennalesaint-etienne.citedudesign.com
cité du design: http://www.citedudesign.com