Nokia by Frédérique Daubal

New Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism fuses graphic design with the latest technology.

Nokia's creative director Matt Bickley has collaborated with graphic and fashion designer Frédérique Daubal on a special edition art phone.

The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism graphic design was created by Daubal, whose signature illustrations have caught the imagination of the design worlds, leading to creations and concepts for Droog Design, Colette, Swear, Gas Tokyo, Paul Smith and lighting designer Charles Vicarini to name a few. Her conceptual designs have been featured in the most discerning publications including Hint Mag, Cream and graphiK magazine.
 
In creating this intriguing design, inspiration is taken from the way in which crystals are formed in precious stones and minerals. ‘For the backplate we were catching different intensities of light and its multiple refractions,’ says Daubal. ‘Looking through a diamond gives you that experience’.
The covers have been etched with laser technology making the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism a stunning object to behold.
 
It would be interesting to know if this kind of collaboration between product designer and graphic designer will repeat itself in the future.

Here are some other works by Frédérique Daubal:

'Wallpaper'                                             'Freelance' for Paul Smith