NINTENDO SMART BOY

Concept Design

Following the success of the Macintosh Phone, Gizmodo asked me to design a smartphone based on a classic gadget chosen by there readers. Out of all the suggestions, the Game Boy seemed to be the most interesting base for a new concept. 
The result was the Smart Boy: a smartphone infused with the gaming essence of Nintendo.

Key design elements:

• Overall design inspired by the classic lines of the Game Boy.
• Power saving "8-bit" screen mode.
• Expansion slot inspired by the Game Boy's cartridge system.
• Screw-on "Game Bat" which combines a game controller to an external battery pack.

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