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Nokia 7710
Project type
First Nokia Touch Screen Phone
Role
User Experience Designer and User Researcher
Date
2000-2005
Project Overview & Contributions
The Nokia 7710 (2004) was part of the early wave of smartphones that preceded the iPhone (2007), alongside devices like the Palm Treo (2002).
My primary contributions involved the UI design for Call handling, Camera, media browser, and settings. I was also an active participant in numerous usability studies. Additionally, I was part of the international team responsible for designing the Series 90 UI Style.
The initial phase of the project included an extensive study of the Palm OS and its UI style, as the plan was to partner with Palm. We also delved deeply into the technical specifications of Bluetooth, GSM, and CDMA cellular technologies, covering everything from electronics and RF spectrum use to communication protocols.
My primary contributions involved the UI design for Call handling, Camera, media browser, and settings. I was also an active participant in numerous usability studies. Additionally, I was part of the international team responsible for designing the Series 90 UI Style.
The initial phase of the project included an extensive study of the Palm OS and its UI style, as the plan was to partner with Palm. We also delved deeply into the technical specifications of Bluetooth, GSM, and CDMA cellular technologies, covering everything from electronics and RF spectrum use to communication protocols.
Final Industrial Design
I contributed to the physical design, specifically the placement and size of the buttons, the overall device size, and the stylus design.
The device included a Half VGA touch screen, and key applications like camera, camcorder, picture management, music player, telephony, contacts, calendar, text messages, and the Opera web browser.
Technical features included Bluetooth, Wifi, GSM (a CDMA version was planned but not released), GPS, USB, and infra-red.
The device featured additional keys on the top edge (not shown): Send, Voice, and End. The Voice key had multiple functions: a short press activated the voice recorder, a long press activated voice dialing, and during a call, it toggled the speakerphone.
Working on this multi-site, international project provided significant lessons in understanding and navigating cultural differences in the workplace.
The device included a Half VGA touch screen, and key applications like camera, camcorder, picture management, music player, telephony, contacts, calendar, text messages, and the Opera web browser.
Technical features included Bluetooth, Wifi, GSM (a CDMA version was planned but not released), GPS, USB, and infra-red.
The device featured additional keys on the top edge (not shown): Send, Voice, and End. The Voice key had multiple functions: a short press activated the voice recorder, a long press activated voice dialing, and during a call, it toggled the speakerphone.
Working on this multi-site, international project provided significant lessons in understanding and navigating cultural differences in the workplace.
First Industrial Design
The initial industrial design was a bold statement that I personally favored, as it stood out from competitors. However, it was not well-received by the public (evoking memories of the "Side talking" controversy with the N-Gage). I remain fascinated by the dynamics of mass behavior and the concept of "the bravery of being out of range".
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