LG Crystal phone - Behind the scenes

I'm using this LG Crystal phone and everyone is amazed on its look and style, the crystal pad always attract because of the unique design and attracting light up pad. The term simplicity comes out and this new technology will be the next focus in the coming years. Here's a behind the scenes look on how Mr. Kim created this cool phone.


LG Electronics recently unveiled the world's first handset with a transparent slide keypad at the Mobile World Congress 2009, garnering praise, wonderment and industry acclaim. The mobile device has already captured the imagination of thousands of netizens prior to its official launch in June. (Read more below)



The LG GD900 Crystal, its official name, was created by Youngho Kim and his design team. Mr. Kim is vice president of design at LG Mobile Communication's Design Lab and LG’s Corporate Design Center. Back in 2005, Mr. Kim and his team started sketching out the concept of a transparent handset. Already experienced in developing innovative touch screen phones, they applied their creativity and exacting attention to detail to a kind of device that would start a new trend in mobile design.

Thanks to LG's commitment to pushing the limits of handset design, Mr. Kim and his team were given the green light to take the LG GD900 Crystal, the world's first transparent phone, from an abstract idea and transform it into a real product.

read more the interview here with Mr. Kim at http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/11/everything-is-clear-with-lg-gd900.html