Eric Antonow humorously expressed the need for a device to help combat smartphone addiction, akin to a methadone for opioid users. Drawing from personal experiences, he developed the Methaphone, a mock-up gadget designed to visually mimic a phone without the distractions. This project emerged as a response to the overwhelming reliance on smartphones, particularly spotlighted during the pandemic. While tech companies offer tools to limit screen time, people often find themselves struggling between using a ‘dumb phone’ or facing intense cravings for their devices.
"I was like, 'I'm going to commit to the bit.'"
"From that original generative sketch emerged a more realized design: a 6-inch slab of clear acrylic with rounded corners, like the iPhone, and green edges."
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