Mobile Phone (Feature Phone / Candybar Type)の無料アイコン | フリー素材

Simple is best communication device, “Candybar Mobile Phone” Free Material

Illustration icon depicting a stick-shaped (candybar type) mobile phone (feature phone) that can be used as is without folding. It is a mainstream design before the advent of smartphones, symbolizing “pushing feeling” unique to physical buttons and “simplicity” specialized for calls and emails. Not only in retro context, but also usable as image of stoic business tool with no extra functions.

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggestions

This icon can be used in a wide range of themes, from introduction of nostalgic gadgets to modern minimal lifestyle.

• For Explanation of “Heisei Retro / History of Communication”
  As an illustration for articles looking back on the evolution of mobile phones or content introducing culture of the early 2000s. A type extending an antenna can produce an even older era setting.
• For Guidance of “Company Phone / Call-only Device” in Business
  As a banner ad introducing “Call-only plan” or “Field phone.” Visually reinforces merits unique to candybar type such as sturdiness and good battery life.
• For “Receive” Image of SMS / Short Message
  As an icon explaining verification code sending screens or short text message exchanges. Can express text-based communication different from smartphone speech bubble icons.
• As Symbol of “Digital Detox”
  As a symbol of “minimalist” lifestyle holding a mobile phone with limited internet functions on purpose in columns themed on SNS fatigue and escape from smartphone addiction.
• For Introduction of “Easy Phone” for Seniors and Elderly
  As pamphlet material for “Monitoring phone” and “Senior plan” where buttons are large and operation is simple and clear.

Editing Tips and Benefits of EPS Format

In addition to PNG and SVG formats convenient for Web production, EPS format of vector data suitable for DTP design and advanced editing is included in the distribution file.

If it is EPS format, processing such as changing LCD screen color to “green backlight” to bring out more retro feeling, or putting dot characters like “Incoming call” or “Mail” inside screen is possible using software like Illustrator. Also, just changing body color to “white” or “black” allows expression of distinguishing between personal use and company use.

Related Keywords

Mobile phone, Feature phone, Candybar type, Retro, Heisei, Call, SMS, Short mail, Digital detox, Senior, Icon