A collection of paper covers from Special Projects dubbed Envelope minimizes and streamline certain phone functionalities.

The recent craze for goods that encourage people to put down their phones served as the inspiration for the Envelope. There are some additional items to keep your phone away. Some people find a solution to the problem by purchasing a second phone with very basic features for when they need a break.

Why the envelope to motivate people to control how they interact with the digital environment and think about how technology may incorporate elements that promote wellbeing.

It’s easy to access Envelop. People can readily experiment with it because it is a pleasant and more transient choice.

Envelope – Special Projects’ creators

Adrian Westaway, an illusionist, and Clara Gaggero Westaway, a creative director, and industrial designer, are in charge of Special Projects. In 2007, they both earned a Masters in Industrial Design Engineering from the Royal College of Art, and they both have won various design prizes.

London-based Special Projects bills itself as a “design and invention consultancy.” Projects in industrial design, interface design, and experience design are all a part of their work. They also like to straddle borders.
The studio approaches to design in a very human-centered manner. It is meticulous and grounded in research. They have experience creating apps that encourage new interactions and working with mobile technology. Samsung and the BBC are among the clients.

NFC Cards’ magic cards assist the elderly in overcoming their fear of the foreign and developing the courage to use their phones.

Additionally, Special Projects created some delightfully ironic instruction pamphlets that resembled those for flat-packed furniture. They instruct you to develop intimacy and take care of those close to you (Missing Pages).

Resources and methods – You have two choices when providing your envelope.

Put your phone in an envelope so that you only use it for making and receiving calls. Alternately, select the second envelope, which just permits you to shoot pictures and videos. However, you won’t be able to see any screen images.

Furthermore, the envelopes function with Android software that you download to your mobile.

You must first download a PDF file to use Envelope. The page offers directions on how to build the envelope as well as a comforting reminder of why you are using the product. You must print the page on your own. They advise making use of 80gsm paper.

Yes, you must also cut out the tiny paper pocket and put together using glue. Depending on how you feel about doing things by hand, this may be a relaxing or frustrating experience.

Style and appearance: Subtle and glowing.

The appearance of a phone coated in translucent paper is distinct.

When you press a button, the app illuminates it. But everything has been mellowed. In stark contrast to the bright, clear displays we see every day, all you receive is dim light.

In case you were wondering, the touch screen on your phone is still functional despite the paper cover.

A digital experiment in well-being is an “Envelope”

As a part of the Google Digital Wellbeing Experiments, this project was created and made public. These tests, which focus on achieving a technological balance, are a wonderful match for Special Projects’ worries.

The fact that the Google Pixel 3a is the sole phone supported as of right now may not come as a huge surprise.

Another experiment, titled Paper Phone, was also by Special Projects.

Add wonder to the ordinary with design mementos.

Magic is a skill that combines awe, distraction, and deception. Descriptions that are appropriate for discussing this project.

Our normal interaction with our phones is redefined, not just stopped. As everything is simplified, what comes naturally and automatically is now elevated. There is a hint of wonder.

Moreover, a fresh technique of interacting with it somehow takes our attention away from our annoying phones. We are led to a hands-on crafting activity and a novel tactile sensation.

Our regular social media, email, and applications aren’t working, so the new game of willpower has taken its place.