iPhone Cover

Problem

• Hand gets tired/ uncomfortable when using iPhone too long.

• Gripping of the phone.

• Flat surface (iPhone), no suitable grip.

Asking around…

User 1: Two Hand

She claims that she uses her two hands when she wants to type at a faster pace.

Better grip

Each thumb can reach the screen more easily.

Hand gets tired if hold the phone too long in the same position

Bad:

Comments:

Left hand can reach the left side of the phone

Right hand can reach the left side of the phone

User 1: One Hand

One hand is when she is not in a rush

When checking her phone (looking at application etc)

Thumb gets cramps after some time and it gets uncomfortable

Comments:

Bad:

User 1: Answer phone

Answer the phone she one hand because iPhone only requires you to swipe to the right and the call will be answered.

Comments:

User 2: One Hand

He say he prefer to use one hand instead of two.

Used to it

Bad:

Comments:

Thumb gets uncomfortableAnd hand gets sweaty since I have sweaty palm

User 2: Two Hand

Seldom use two hand to use

Use only for games and if wants to type fast(rushing)

Bad:

Comments:

Sweaty = uncomfortable

User 2: Answer phone

No problems with how I hold my phone.

The main problem for him is that I have sweaty palm which is uncomfortable

Bad:

Comments:

I don’t have a problem when answering the phone.Again my sweaty palm is making me uncomfortable

User 3: Answer phone

Use one hand most of the time

Only use tow hands for games and other applications

Bad:

Comments:

No problems so far

User 3: Answer phone

No problems

Bad:

Comments:

If talk too long on the phone hand and arm gets cramps and fingers get uncomfortable

Let’s go through…

Studying the Data I’ve collected so far

• Bad Points:Hand gets tired if hold the phone too long in the same position

Thumb gets cramps after some time and it gets uncomfortable

Thumb gets uncomfortableAnd hand gets sweaty since I have sweaty palm

Sweaty = uncomfortable

If talk too long on the phone hand and arm gets cramps and fingers get uncomfortable

I don’t have a problem when answering the phone.Again my sweaty palm is making me uncomfortable

• Hand & arm gets tired after using phone for some time

• Thumb becomes uncomfortable

• Sweaty hands

Studying the Data I’ve collected so far

Sketches in relation from the Data

Thumb rest This will be a place where your thumb will rest when not using the iPhone.

Also, prevents the thumb from accidentally tapping the screen

The connector can fold to the side

Sketches in relation with the Data

The shape makes the user have a better grip and at the same time acts as a rest for the hand.

Material used must not be hard. Soft cushiony material