What if damage wasn’t a flaw, but a form of identity? Nothing’s Broken reimagines flawed hardware—shattered screens, scratches, and display glitches—as stories of resilience. It challenges perfection in tech aesthetics, highlighting how worn hardware holds emotional value and design potential in its imperfect state
What if damage wasn’t a flaw, but a form of identity? Nothing’s Broken reimagines flawed hardware—shattered screens, scratches, and display glitches—as stories of resilience. It challenges perfection in tech aesthetics, highlighting how worn hardware holds emotional value and design potential in its imperfect state
Using only my iPad, I designed new phone hardware concepts by creating a CMF board that reflects these imperfections. Without tracing images or using overlays, I drew textures, materials, and finishes directly—letting the broken visuals guide the form. The hardware evolved into a tribute to raw, untouched aesthetics
The final moodboard board brought it all together—lines, spots, and shatters once seen as defects became deliberate. Inspired by display damage and glass cracks, The outcome challenges norms: what’s broken isn’t always wrong—it can be a bold design choice.
