Smartisan U2 Pro: A New Approach to Smartphone Design

Minimalist Aesthetics and Efficiency-Oriented UI & UX Define This Award-Winning Design

The Smartisan U2 Pro, designed by the Smartisan Industrial Design Team, is a smartphone that breaks away from the conventional rounded design trend. With its unique minimalist aesthetic and efficiency-oriented user interface and user experience, it offers a fresh perspective on smartphone design.

The design inspiration for the Smartisan U2 Pro came from the evolution of modern engineering, which has led to increasingly compact internal structures for phones. The Smartisan Industrial Design Team sought to explore the possibilities this evolution has opened up, and to present a new approach to phone industrial design. The result is a smartphone that stands out from its competitors with its unique blend of industrial aesthetics and user experience.

The Smartisan U2 Pro's unique properties lie in its adherence to minimalist aesthetic principles. The design combines a minimalist industrial design with an efficiency-oriented UI & UX, setting it apart from its competitors, which are mostly curved and rounded with similar user experiences. The design of the Smartisan U2 Pro is a testament to the Smartisan brand's commitment to these principles.

The realization of the Smartisan U2 Pro's design involved expanding the metal frame to the front of the phone, creating a uniquely-shaped "metal chin" that perfectly matches the glass panels. This design choice differentiates the phone from competitor designs and makes it instantly recognizable. The contrast between the glossy glass and matte anodized aluminum on the same surface highlights the aesthetic features of these two materials.

But the Smartisan U2 Pro is not just about aesthetics. It also comes with a host of innovative software features designed to create a seamless combination of software and hardware, providing an industry-leading overall experience. The software iteration alongside the Smartisan U2 Pro focuses on a dramatic improvement in productivity, with features that make capturing ideas, editing text, and sharing data among multiple apps easier than ever.

The Smartisan U2 Pro's design has been recognized with a Silver A' Digital and Electronic Device Design Award in 2018. This award is given to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that demonstrate outstanding expertise and innovation. The award is a testament to the Smartisan Industrial Design Team's commitment to pushing the boundaries of smartphone design.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Smartisan ID Team
Image Credits: Smartisan ID Team
Project Team Members: Smartisan Industrial Design Team
Project Name: Smartisan U2 Pro
Project Client: Smartisan ID Team


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