“......”

After Fang Nian's words fell, Lei Yan subconsciously looked at Huang Xiujie.

happened to meet Huang Xiujie's sight, and the two glanced at each other, both of which were a little difficult to understand.

In the end, Huang Xiujie still did not refuse Fang Nian's rash request.

“...... In fact, the industrial design of the M9 has been updated in many versions, and even the prototype has different forms, and I am not sure if the current one will be the final product. ”

Speaking of this, Huang Xiujie's face was a little embarrassed.

From MP3 spans to smartphones, Meizu, a traditional factory, faces many more difficulties than imagined.

M8 This bounce king jumped for more than two years before it came out of the finished product, although the sales are good, but there are many problems.

After that, Mr. Huang Xiujie, who was called by some netizens to like Internet surfing, repeatedly stated that he would launch m9 immediately.

However, this 'right away' has also dragged on from last year to this year.

Fang Nian glanced at Huang Xiujie, then flipped through the industrial design draft, and said: "Some of Apple's successful experience in the smartphone industry is worth learning;

Launch one mobile phone a year, if you have the spare energy that year, launch two, and you can also push one as a flagship model.

There is no need to follow the trend of copycat machines with a new trick a day, so there is no unique brand power. ”

Hearing this, Huang Xiujie was silent for a moment.

Although Fang Nian's words were direct and a little harsh, they made sense when you thought about it.

In the end, Huang Xiujie agreed: "Although Meizu is forced to repeatedly postpone the launch of new machines, Mr. Fang is very reasonable. ”

"Apple launched the iPhone 2g as the first generation of smartphone products in 07, and it has indeed been epoch-making every time. ”

After Huang Xiujie's words fell, Lei Yan interjected: "The reason why copycat mobile phones want so many new tricks is actually a kind of competitiveness, and they have to keep it fresh." ”

Fang Nian didn't look up, and he didn't say anything about this topic again.

With a calm face, he flipped through the industrial design draft of M9.

After a while, Fang Nian raised his head and looked at Huang Xiujie: "Although I don't understand industrial design, the design draft of this product M9 is very confusing, and after reading it, I understand why there are different prototypes." ”

At this time, Huang Xiujie's face became serious.

"Please give me some advice, originally I still wanted to make the M8 series of mobile phones, but I can only say that the process is indescribable. ”

Fang Nian had been prepared for a long time, but from the industrial design draft of the M9, he saw more of Meizu's chaotic product design and messy ideas.

It should be said that these have a lot to do with Huang Xiujie himself.

Originally, Fang Nian was still thinking about Huang Xiujie's character, but he was afraid that he would do it on the spot.

"It should be that Mr. Lei has done a lot of communication in advance. ”

Judging from some information that Fang knew in his previous life and present life, Meizu's strong point is the deep Android custom UI that is still in preparation from the second half of last year to the present;

It's just that more consideration is given to the user operation level, and the industrial design is not so demanding.

Facing Huang Xiujie's gaze, Fang Nian took out a notepad from the pocket of his coat that he had barely worn since he was taken out of the hotel and handed it to Huang Xiujie.

"This is my graffiti work, the lines are not very beautiful, not as good as professionals, please Mr. Huang take a look at it first. ”

While watching Huang Xiujie turn the pages of pencil draft patterns, Fang Nian explained.

"I had nothing to do before seasickness last night, and I painted it on the fly;

Personally, since the M9 has been bounced for so long, I would have worked hard to make an amazing product;

As a user, whether you will have a desire to buy a mobile phone at first sight, the most important determining factor is not the price, but whether the appearance meets expectations. ”

Huang Xiujie didn't agree with this, and said without emotion: "I think it is also important to operate these functions." ”

Lei Yan on the side thought it was true: "If users want to buy something, they will have a budget range in their hearts;

Taking mobile phones as an example, when the price is determined at the time of release, the target user group has been delineated;

At this time, how to stand out, most users will really care about the appearance at first glance, and then they will think about whether the function meets expectations;

Finally, there is the operation experience, although it is likely to be completely pushed to the re-election in terms of operation experience, but this matter is Meizu's strong point. ”

At this time, Huang Xiujie finished Fang Nian's 'graffiti work', and his expression was very different from before.

Then Huang Xiujie glanced at Lei Yan and said with emotion: "Mr. Lei, I think you have to look at the graffiti works in Mr. Fang's mouth." ”

"Oh?" Lei Yan reached out and took the small notepad and flipped through it.

Soon, Lei Yan's expression became serious, and finally asked.

"Mr. Fang really didn't study industrial design, human-computer interaction, and computing science?"

Fang Nian laughed: "Didn't Mr. Lei know that I am currently studying philosophy in my freshman year?"

He went on to explain: "Since the iPhone was born and attracted attention, the design concept of the iPhone has actually begun to change the world;

When Jobs released the first generation of iPhone, he said that more than 20 years ago, mankind invented the simplest operating device, the mouse;

But in reality, the best devices are our fingers, and the invention of multi-touch has made it easy for humans to use their phones. ”

Lei Yan raised the notepad in his hand: "So, when Mr. Fang was 'graffiti', he accidentally drew something more?"

"Almost. Fang Nian said with a smile, "After all, you can't just look at it and not use it." ”

At this time, Huang Xiujie asked a question: "I took a closer look, and Mr. Fang seems to be emphasizing the cancellation of all physical buttons except for the volume button and the shutdown button?"

"And emphasizing a more appropriate concept of the big screen?"

Fang Nian nodded: "Let's talk about the concept of large screen first, I think with the rapid development of the mobile Internet era, there will be more and more information on the mobile phone, and it is foreseeable that the mobile phone screen will become larger within the appropriate range." ”

"Although there is some news that the fourth-generation iPhone may have a 3.5-inch screen, I believe that this screen will gradually fall short of people's needs.

However, limited by the current industrial level, 3.5 inches is a suitable choice at present. ”

After listening to Fang Nian's explanation, Lei Yan asked, "Then why do you want to cancel the home physical button." ”

"It's actually the same question, how to make the screen bigger in the right size?" Fang Nian asked himself, "reduce the upper and lower bezels." ”

"So, if you subtract from the beginning, you should find a way to reduce the bezels and increase the screen-to-body ratio. ”

"The more important reason is,I personally think,Since the screen has achieved multi-touch,Why can't you use touch outside the screen,The keys always have to be forced,For users,Of course, it is the most comfortable to save effort。 ”

After a pause, Fang Nian said in a calm tone: "Let's talk about the privacy and security of the lock screen password to protect the mobile phone;

For example, there is no concept on the application of fingerprint punch card machines, which is already very common;

So for users, it's definitely more convenient to have a fingerprint on the finger, which is integrated into the home button and opens at the touch of a button, isn't it better?"

"Of course, it has to be done step by step. ”

Huang Xiujie looked at Fang Nian and said with a smile: "In order to avoid infringing on Apple's patents, the problem of the home button has been troubled for a long time.

I now agree with Mr. Fang's point of view, if the appearance is very outstanding, the user will have a good impression at first sight. ”

Fang Nian smiled and didn't speak.

In fact, he really just copied his homework, this similar scheme, the earliest on domestic mobile phones should be Meizu's MX2 application.

Fang Nian just used another way to buy time.

He used a lot of later known design concepts, but he took into account the current industrial level, user acceptance and other factors, and did not do it in one step.

For example, a comprehensive waterdrop screen, a notch screen, an under-screen fingerprint lock, face recognition based on optical structure, curved surface art, and so on.

It's just that the concept of fingerprint unlocking on the Home button is more advanced.

"Mr. Fang, can you explain the concept of roundness. Lei Yan is more interested in the word 'mellow' on the design drawing of the mobile phone drawn by Fang Nian.

Fang Nian replied casually: "It can be regarded as a statement that takes into account both aesthetics and user experience;

Whether it is plastic, aluminum or steel, the roundness will definitely bring a higher grip than the right-angled line, especially not easy to cut the hand, although it is more of a test of craftsmanship.

Although I don't understand industrial design, I personally believe that in the field of electronic products such as mobile phones, industrial design must consider every detail of the user experience. ”

The iPhone4 only uses a design similar to the R corner at the four corners, and the bezel is almost completely right-angled, which is too angular and not so good to hold.

This is also the later when the industrial base is sufficient, and the major manufacturers have pursued multi-curved surfaces;

After the differentiation in all aspects gradually disappears, manufacturers will naturally pay more attention to user experience and will be demanding every detail.

In the hope of having a selling point.

Regarding the design on the mute key, Mr. Fang seems to be more focused on pen and ink. ”

Huang Xiujie was a little curious: "As far as I know, there are actually more ways to solve this aspect on Android, there is no need to make an extra button, the cost of this aspect is actually not too low, and it is necessary to bypass some patents." ”

Fang Nian smiled: "In this regard, we should learn from the German way of thinking, for example, Toyota is good at optimization in all aspects, but the rich have the money to buy Porsche!"

"Mr. Huang, let me ask you a question, I forgot to mute my mobile phone in advance during the meeting, and the phone rang, and there are four options in front of you:

Hang up, press the volume button to lower the volume, mute from the status bar, and mute with one click.

Which way do you think it's more relaxed?"

Before Huang Xiujie could answer this question, Lei Yan took over first.

"I think what Mr. Fang said is very reasonable, and the solution is also very beautiful, compared to Apple's front and back toggle, the two solutions proposed by Mr. Fang are very smooth.

In particular, the independent sliding up and down button method gives a three-stage choice: silent, ring, and vibrate, which considers more possibilities and is simply a genius design. ”

Hearing this, Fang Nian smiled and asked, "Doesn't the scheme combined with the volume plus or minus keys work?"

"It's also very good, but the key requirements are a bit high, and the industrial implementation is more complicated. Lei Yan said with a smile.

“......”

I didn't know the time of the discussion, and soon it was time for lunch.

In the end, Huang Xiujie, who was almost completely conquered, sincerely sighed: "The idea of appearance design alone is almost equivalent to giving Meizu a completely unrefusable choice;

To be honest, I don't know what Apple's new product will look like, but as far as I know, I think that following this design plan should also form a design subversion. ”

"Especially the front camera, but I think Apple will definitely do this feature as well. ”

Lei Yan took over the conversation and was amazed: "The content of Mr. Fang's few pages actually made us discuss it all morning, which almost opened up our limitations on the future development of smartphones;

Suitable for large screen, rounded R angle, fingerprint unlocking, physical three-stage mute button, try to fully integrate, antenna distribution, front and rear camera layout and optical structure ......"

At this time, Huang Xiujie answered the phone, then got up and said: "Mr. Lei, Mr. Fang, prepare a little wine for lunch, please enjoy your face." ”

On the way, the discussion is still not over.

Lei Yan looked at Fang Nian and asked in confusion: "Mr. Fang, I don't understand a little bit;

Why did you emphasize the gram weight of the phone, and think that it must not exceed 150g? ”

Huang Xiujie was also very concerned about this question, and also looked at Fang Nian: "Yes, the current mobile phones are very lightweight, how big does 150g have to be." ”

Fang Nian replied with a smile: "Prevent tenosynovitis." ”

Beeped quietly in his heart: "Who would have thought that in the future, there would be a bunch of half-catty machines, a bunch of large screens, and tenosynovitis when playing with a mobile phone?"

"What Yan?" said Lei Yan.

Fang Nian laughed: "It's just that the fingers hurt, with the infinite expansion of the information carried by the mobile phone, the mobile phone will become something that everyone can't live without, and the mobile phone is too heavy and too large will cause an additional burden on the fingers." ”

“......”

This topic was quickly skipped, and Huang Xiujie sighed: "The plan given by Mr. Fang almost completely solves the shackles of Meizu's development of mobile phones, but to be honest, if you want to achieve these, it is not easy." ”

"It's not easy. Lei Yan agreed.

Fang Nian smiled and said nothing, how can there be easy things in the world, especially the work of making money.

However, he also knew that Huang Xiujie and Lei Yin were just casually emotional.

On the contrary, the result is much better than expected, and it is not in vain that Fang Nian worked overtime last night.