Nokia and Finnish artist Björn Weckström are working together to offer a customized, limited edition of the already stylish Nokia N76 smartphone. The new N76 Signature edition will take inspiration from natural forms “made when the wind, together with the high tide broke up the ice along the Finnish sea shore.”
This limited edition device will be hand-crafted by leading Finnish art jewelry house Lapponia Jewelry and will have the miniature sculpture relief permanently attached to the back of the N76. Plus, there’s the special user interface inspired by the artist’s work.
“Working with the physical limitations of the Nokia N76 made the work both inspiring and challenging.” said Mr. Weckström, adding “In my opinion it is fantastic that Nokia is the first handset manufacturer combining visual arts into an industrial design object.”
The Nokia N76 Signature edition will be available only at the Helsinki Nokia Flagship store and will almost certainly cost a fortune.