My Return to Life

"..."

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

It happened to meet Huang Xiujie's gaze, and the two looked 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.

"...Actually, the industrial design of m9 has been updated with many versions, and even the prototype has different forms. I am not sure if the current one will be the final product."

Having said that, Huang Xiujie's face was somewhat embarrassed.

From the mp3 span to the smart phone, Meizu, a traditional factory, faces more difficulties than imagined.

It took more than two years for the m8 to jump to the final product. Although the sales volume is good, there are many problems.

After that, the ID was that Mr. Huang Xiujie, who was called by some netizens as a favorite of surfing the Internet, repeatedly stated that he would launch m9 immediately.

However, this ‘immediate’ was dragged from last year to this year.

Fang Nian glanced at Huang Xiujie, then turned over the industrial design draft, and said: "Some of Apple's successful experiences in the smartphone industry are worth learning;

One mobile phone is launched a year. If there is enough power, two models will be launched, and one can be used as a flagship model.

There is absolutely no need to follow the trend and make new tricks a day, so there is no unique brand power. "

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiujie was silent for a moment.

Although Fang Nian's words are straightforward and a bit harsh, it makes sense to think carefully.

In the end, Huang Xiujie agreed: "Although the current Meizu has been forced to repeatedly postpone the launch of the new phone, Fang always makes a lot of sense."

"Apple launched the iPhone 2g as the first generation of smart phone products in 2007, and it has indeed been epoch-making every time."

After Huang Xiujie's words fell, Lei Zhe interrupted: "The reason why copycat phones have so many new tricks is actually a kind of competitiveness. They have to keep it fresh."

Fang Nian didn't look up and didn't talk about this topic anymore.

Turning over the m9 industrial design draft calmly.

After a while, Fang Nian raised his head and looked at Huang Xiujie: "Although I don't understand industrial design, the design draft of the m9 product is very confusing. After reading it, I understand why there are different prototypes."

At this time, Huang Xiujie looked serious.

"Please Fang always give me some pointers. I originally wanted to make m8 series mobile phones, but the process is hard to say."

Fang Nian was prepared long ago, but from the industrial design draft of m9, he saw more of Meizu's messy 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, fearing that he would do it on the spot.

"It should be Mr. Lei who did a lot of communication in advance."

According to some information that Fang has known from the past and present, Meizu’s strength is the in-depth Android custom UI that is still under preparation from the second half of last year;

It's just that more consideration is given to the user's 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 put on when he took it out of the hotel, and handed it to Huang Xiujie.

"This is my graffiti work. The lines are not very beautiful and can't compare with professionals. Please take a look at Mr. Huang."

Fang Nian explained while watching Huang Xiujie turn pages of pencil sketches.

"Before seasickness last night, I had nothing to do, so I started to paint temporarily;

Personally, since m9 has bounced tickets for so long, otherwise I will work hard to make an amazing product;

As a user, at first glance, whether there is a desire to buy a mobile phone, the most important determining factor is not the price, but whether the appearance meets expectations. "

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

Lei Zhe on the side thinks deeply: "If a user wants to buy something, he will have a budget range in his mind;

Take a mobile phone as an example. The target user group has been delineated when the price is determined at the time of release;

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

The last is the operating experience. Although it is possible that the operating experience will be completely pushed to the re-election, this matter is Meizu's strength. "

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

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

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

Soon, Lei Zhe looked serious, and finally asked.

"Zong Zhen Fang has never studied industrial design, human-computer interaction, and computing science?"

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

Then he explained: "Since the iPhone turned out to attract attention, the iPhone design concept has actually begun to change the world;

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

But in fact, the best device is our fingers; the invention of multi-touch allows humans to use mobile phones in the simplest way to operate. "

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

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

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

"And emphasizing a more suitable big screen concept?"

Fang Nian nodded: "Let’s talk about the big screen concept first. I think with the rapid development of the mobile Internet era, there will be more and more information on mobile phones. It is foreseeable that mobile phone screens will become larger within a suitable range."

"Although there is news that the fourth-generation iPhone may use a 3.5-inch screen, I believe this screen will gradually fail to meet people's needs.

Only limited by the current industrial standards, 3.5 inches is currently a suitable choice. "

After listening to Fang Nian’s explanation, Lei Zhe asked, “Then why cancel the home button.”

"This is actually the same question. How to make the screen bigger in the right size?" Fang Nian asked and answered, "Reduce the upper and lower borders."

"So, if you do subtraction from the beginning, you should find a way to shrink the border and expand the screen ratio."

"The more important reason is that I personally think that since the screen has achieved multi-touch, why can't it be solved with touch outside the screen? The keys are always hard, and of course it is the most comfortable for users to save effort."

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

For example, there is no concept of pressing in the already common fingerprint punching machine application;

Therefore, for users, it is definitely more convenient to use the fingerprint on the finger, which is integrated on the Home button and opens with one touch. Isn't it better? "

"Of course, these must be done step by step."

Huang Xiujie looked towards Fang Nian and said with a smile: "In order to avoid infringement of Apple's patents, the home button problem has been troubled for a long time, and Mr. Fang's solution to the problem of touching the circle diagram aperture made me startled.

I now agree with Mr. Fang’s point of view that if the appearance is outstanding, users will have a first impression. "

Fang Nian smiled and said nothing.

In fact, he is really just copying homework. This similar solution should be Meizu's mx2 application on domestic mobile phones.

Fang Nian just used another way to buy time.

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

For example, full-scale water drop screen, bangs screen, under-screen fingerprint lock, face recognition based on optical structure, curved surface art, etc.

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

"President Fang can explain the concept of roundness." Lei Zhe was interested in the word ‘roundness’ on the phone design drawings drawn by Fang Nian.

Fang Nian answered casually: "It can be regarded as a statement that combines beauty and user experience;

Regardless of whether it is made of plastic, aluminum or steel, the rounded grip will definitely be higher than the right-angled lines, especially it is not easy to cut hands, although it will test the level of craftsmanship.

Although I do not understand industrial design, I personally think that in the field of electronic products such as mobile phones, industrial design must consider every detail of user experience. "

iPhone4 only uses a design similar to R angles on the four corners, and the frame is almost completely right-angled, which is too angular and does not hold so well.

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

After the gradual disappearance of all aspects of differentiation, manufacturers will naturally pay more attention to user experience and demand every detail.

In order to have a selling point.

"With regard to the design of the mute button, Fang always seems to place more emphasis on pen and ink."

Huang Xiujie is a little curious: "As far as I know, there are actually more ways to solve this on Android. There is no need to make an extra button. The cost in this respect is actually not too low, and some patents have to be bypassed."

Fang Nian laughed: "You should learn German thinking in this respect. For example, Toyota has optimized all aspects well, but the rich only have money to buy Porsche!"

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

Hang up, press the volume key to decrease the volume, mute from the status bar, and one-key mute.

Which way do you think is more calm? "

Before Huang Xiujie had time to answer this question, Lei Zhe took the conversation first.

"I think Mr. Fang's words are very reasonable, and the solution is also very beautiful. Compared with Apple's back and forth, the two solutions proposed by Mr. Fang are smoother.

Especially the independent sliding up and down button mode gives three-stage choices: mute, ringing, and vibration. This design scheme considers more possibilities and is simply a genius design. "

Hearing this, Fang Nian smiled and asked, "Is the solution combined with the volume up and down keys not working?"

"It's also very good, but the requirements for buttons are a bit high, and the industrial implementation is more complicated." Lei Zhe smiled.

"..."

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

Finally, Huang Xiujie, who was almost completely conquered, sighed from the bottom of his heart: "The idea of ​​design alone is almost equivalent to giving Meizu a completely irresistible choice;

To be honest, although I don't know what Apple's new product will be, as far as I know it now, 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."

Lei Zhe took the conversation and was surprised: "The content of a few pages of total Fang has actually allowed us to discuss all morning, almost opening up our limitations on the future development of smart phones;

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

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

On the way, the discussion is still not over.

Lei Zhe looked towards Fang Nian and asked in confusion: "Fang President, I don't quite understand one thing;

Why do you emphasize the weight of the mobile phone in grams, and think it must not exceed 150g. "

Huang Xiujie is also very concerned about this issue, and also looks at Fang Nian: "Yes, nowadays mobile phones are very light, how big is 150g."

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

I whispered in my heart: "Who would have thought that there would be a bunch of half-catty machines in the future, UU reading www.uukanshu.com, a bunch of big screens, playing a mobile phone can play tenosynovitis?"

"What kind of inflammation?" Lei Zhe blinked his eyes.

Fang Nian laughed: "It's because the fingers hurt. With the unlimited expansion of the information carried by mobile phones, mobile phones will become something that everyone can't live without. The weight of mobile phones will cause extra burden on fingers."

"..."

This topic was quickly skipped, and Huang Xiujie said with emotion: "The plan given by Fang has almost completely solved the shackles of Meizu's development of mobile phones, but to be honest, it is not easy to achieve this."

"It's really not easy." Lei Zhe agreed.

Fang Nian smiled without saying a word, there are no easy things in the world, especially money-making work.

But he also knew that Huang Xiujie and Lei Zhe were just a casual emotion.

It's just that the result now is much better than expected, and it's not worth working overtime last night.

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