3D-printed brick phone brings back the art of simply answering calls
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designer kevin noki recreates the 1980s brick phone as a 3D-printed bluetooth handset with 19 physical keys, allowing users to answer iphone calls without the usual smartphone distractions. Iñaki Laguardia October 16, 2026 4 min prefer designboom on googleADHD ONE REVISITS THE 1980S BRICK PHONEAs smartphones become increasingly difficult to put down, Cologne-based designer and maker Kevin Noki has taken a rather unconventional approach to digital detox: building a handset that looks straight out of the 1980s. Named ADHD ONE, short for Anti Distraction Handset Device, the project revisits the oversized brick phones of early mobile communication, complete with a physical keypad, compact display, and unmistakably chunky silhouette. Unlike most contemporary devices, however, its purpose is to offer fewer features rather than more. The concept is relatively straightforward. Instead of replacing a smartphone, ADHD ONE connects to an iPhone via Bluetooth, allowing users to receive and answer calls while keeping the original device out of sight.
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