N-Slider

Concept

N-Slider

Concept

N-Slider

Concept

N-Series

The Nokia N-series was highly popular due to its pioneering camera technology

and multimedia capabilities. Models like the N95 and N8 featured advanced

cameras with Carl Zeiss optics, providing high-quality photos and videos,

rivalling dedicated cameras of the time. These devices were multimedia

powerhouses, allowing users to enjoy music, videos, and even mobile TV

on some models.

Design innovation was another key factor. The N95’s dual-sliding mechanism

and the N90’s rotating camera offered unique and functional designs, making

these phones stand out.

These innovations made the N-series highly desirable, blending style and

advanced functionality for multimedia and mobile internet use.

The Nokia N-series was highly popular due to its pioneering

camera technology and multimedia capabilities. Models like

the N95 and N8 featured advanced cameras with Carl Zeiss

optics, providing high-quality photos and videos, rivalling

dedicated cameras of the time. These devices were multimedia

powerhouses, allowing users to enjoy music, videos, and even

mobile TV on some models.

Design innovation was another key factor. The N95’s dual

-sliding mechanism and the N90’s rotating camera offered

unique and functional designs, making these phones stand out.

These innovations made the N-series highly desirable, blending

style and advanced functionality for multimedia and mobile

internet use.

Concept

HMD licensed the Nokia brand and wanted to explore the possibility of

reviving the glory of the N-series. Therefore, at the end of 2018,

Project Hulk was initiated. Several important elements were identified:

a mechanical mechanism to allow users to switch between entertainment

scenarios, best-in-class speakers to provide an immersive experience,

a kickstand to transform the device into a smart speaker, and a good

camera to capture joyful moments.

HMD licensed the Nokia brand and wanted to explore the

possibility of reviving the glory of the N-series. Therefore,

at the end of 2018, Project Hulk was initiated. Several

important elements were identified: a mechanical

mechanism to allow users to switch between

entertainment scenarios, best-in-class speakers to

provide an immersive experience, a kickstand to

transform the device into a smart speaker, and

a good camera to capture joyful moments.

Scenarios

User scenarios played a crucial role in shaping the functionality of this concept.

When we designed the sliding mechanism, we carefully analysed a range of

potential user interactions and behaviours. This comparative evaluation of

various scenarios guided our decision-making process.

Ultimately, we chose the side-sliding mechanism, as it best addressed the

diverse needs of users, offering both practicality and an intuitive user experience.

User scenarios played a crucial role in shaping the functionality

of this concept. When we designed the sliding mechanism, we

carefully analysed a range of potential user interactions and

behaviours. This comparative evaluation of various scenarios

guided our decision-making process. Ultimately, we chose the

side-sliding mechanism, as it best addressed the diverse needs

of users, offering both practicality and an intuitive user experience.

Group-fie

The photo you’re viewing is of the world’s most iconic selfie,

but it highlights a common issue: no one is looking directly at the camera

Everyone is glancing off to the side! This is a typical problem with group photos

and selfies, where the camera is often positioned far from the display,

causing people to look away unintentionally.

We’ve solved this by strategically placing the camera closer to the centre of the display,

ensuring everyone in the photo makes eye contact with the lens. We’ve named

this innovative feature the ‘Group-fie’ camera. It is complemented by two

independent flashlights on the left and right sides of the device, ensuring

perfect lighting from all angles. This allows you to capture those unforgettable

party moments with crystal-clear precision and a more engaging composition,

where everyone’s gaze is where it should be—on the camera.

The photo you’re viewing is of the world’s most iconic selfie,

but it highlights a common issue:

no one is looking directly at the camera

Everyone is glancing off to the side! This is a typical problem

with group photos and selfies, where the camera is often

positioned far from the display, causing people to look

away unintentionally.

We’ve solved this by strategically placing the camera closer

to the centre of the display, ensuring everyone in the photo

makes eye contact with the lens. We’ve named this innovative

feature the ‘Group-fie’ camera. It is complemented by two

independent flashlights on the left and right sides of the

device, ensuring perfect lighting from all angles. This allows

you to capture those unforgettable party moments with

crystal-clear precision and a more engaging composition,

where everyone’s gaze is where it should be—on the camera.

Immersive

To deliver a truly immersive experience, the Hulk smartphone takes a bold step

by removing the front-facing camera from the display. This innovative design

ensures an uncompromised viewing experience, maximising screen space

for uninterrupted content consumption, whether you’re watching videos,

playing games, or browsing.

In addition, the Hulk is engineered to provide a best-in-class audio experience.

The phone’s unique shape is specifically designed to house the largest speaker

volume available on any smartphone. With dual front-facing speakers,

you’ll enjoy powerful, crystal-clear sound that envelops you from every angle.

Whether you’re listening to music, watching movies, or engaging in video calls,

the Hulk’s audio performance is unmatched in the market,

setting a new standard for smartphone sound quality.

To deliver a truly immersive experience, the Hulk smartphone

takes a bold step by removing the front-facing camera from

the display. This innovative design ensures an uncompromised

viewing experience, maximising screen space for uninterrupted

content consumption, whether you’re watching videos, playing

games, or browsing.

In addition, the Hulk is engineered to provide a best-in-class

audio experience. The phone’s unique shape is specifically

designed to house the largest speaker volume available on

any smartphone. With dual front-facing speakers, you’ll enjoy

powerful, crystal-clear sound that envelops you from every angle.

Whether you’re listening to music, watching movies, or engaging

in video calls, the Hulk’s audio performance is unmatched in the

market, setting a new standard for smartphone sound quality.

Kickstand

One of the most innovative features of the Nokia N-series was its

built-in kickstand, specifically designed to enhance the multimedia

experience. This compact yet powerful addition allowed users to

effortlessly prop up their devices hands-free, transforming the

phone into a mini entertainment hub ideal for watching videos,

making video calls, or displaying photos.

With the Hulk, this feature has evolved even further.

Releasing the kickstand transforms the device into a

portable smart speaker, taking the multimedia experience

to the next level. This allows users to enjoy their media hands-free,

with the added convenience of voice commands for seamless

control, combining entertainment and functionality like

never before.

One of the most innovative features of the Nokia N-series was its

built-in kickstand, specifically designed to enhance the multimedia

experience. This compact yet powerful addition allowed users to

effortlessly prop up their devices hands-free, transforming the

phone into a mini entertainment hub ideal for watching videos,

making video calls, or displaying photos.

With the Hulk, this feature has evolved even further.

Releasing the kickstand transforms the device into a

portable smart speaker, taking the multimedia experience

to the next level. This allows users to enjoy their media hands-free,

with the added convenience of voice commands for seamless

control, combining entertainment and functionality like

never before.

Unfortunately, the concept never saw the light of day, as it was cancelled before reaching the production stage. It’s disheartening to see such a promising project come to an end. However, in some ways, this may be a fitting way to mark the close of the N-series legacy.

The N-series represented a golden era of innovation, pushing the boundaries of mobile technology. While this final concept never materialised, its cancellation perhaps symbolises the culmination of an era defined by pioneering ideas and bold designs. In a sense, it serves as a reminder of the creativity and ambition that the N-series embodied, even in its final chapter.