My Return to Life

"..."

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

Just in time to meet Huang Xiujie's gaze, the two looked at each other with some incomprehensible meaning.

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

"...In fact, the industrial design of m9 has been updated in many versions, and even the prototypes have different forms. I'm not sure if the current one will be the final product."

Speaking of this, Huang Xiujie was somewhat embarrassed.

From MP3 to smartphones, Meizu, a traditional factory, is facing more difficulties than imagined.

It took more than two years for the m8 to be a skipping ticket king. Although the sales volume is good, there are still many problems.

Afterwards, Mr. Huang Xiujie, whose ID was called by some netizens as a surfer, repeatedly stated that he would launch m9 immediately.

However, this "immediately" has also been delayed from last year to this year.

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

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

There is absolutely no need to follow the trend of copycat phones with new tricks every 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 slightly harsh, they made sense after careful consideration.

In the end, Huang Xiujie agreed: "Although the current Meizu is forced to postpone the launch of new phones again and again, Mr. Fang makes a lot of sense."

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

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

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

Flipping through m9's industrial design draft with a calm expression.

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.

"Mr. Fang, please give me some pointers. Originally, I wanted to make the m8 series of mobile phones. I can only say that the process is hard to describe."

Fang Nian had already prepared for it, but from m9's industrial design draft, he saw 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, and he was afraid that he would confront him on the spot.

"It should be Mr. Lei who communicated a lot in advance."

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

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

Facing Huang Xiujie's gaze, Fang Nian took out a notepad from the pocket of his jacket that he had barely put on when he brought it 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 take a look at Mr. Huang first."

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

"Last night before seasickness, I had nothing to do, so I started painting on the spur of the moment;

As far as I am concerned, since the m9 has been delayed for so long, otherwise I will work harder to make an amazing product;

As a user, whether there is a desire to buy a mobile phone at first glance, the most important 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's important to operate these functions."

Lei Xi, who was on the side, thought it was true: "When a user wants to buy something, he will have a budget range in his heart;

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

How to stand out at this time, most users 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 likely to be completely pushed to re-selection in terms of operating experience, 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 Xie, and said with emotion: "Mr. Lei, I think you have to look at the graffiti in Mr. Fang's mouth."

"Oh?" Lei Xi reached out to take the small notepad and started to read it.

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

"Mr. Fang really never studied industrial design, human-computer interaction, and computing science?"

Fang Nian laughed: "Mr. Lei doesn't know that I'm currently studying philosophy at the freshman stage?"

Then he explained: "Since the iPhone product turned out to attract 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, humans 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 easiest way. "

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

"Almost." Fang Nian said with a smile, "After all, it can't just be fancy but not useful."

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

"And emphasizing the more appropriate big-screen concept?"

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

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

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

After listening to Fang Nian's explanation, Lei Xie asked, "Then why did you cancel the home physical button?"

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

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

"The more important reason is that I personally think that since the screen has realized multi-touch, why can't it be solved by touch outside the screen? The button always needs to be pressed. For the user, of course, it is the most comfortable to save effort."

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

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

So for users, the more convenient thing is definitely the fingerprint on the finger, which is integrated on the Home button and opened with one touch, isn't it better? "

"Of course, these must 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 Home button problem has been bothering me for a long time, and Mr. Fang's solution in the form of a circle-shaped aperture touch made me suddenly enlightened.

Now I agree with Mr. Fang's point of view. If the appearance is very good, users will have a good impression at first sight. "

Fang Nian smiled and said nothing.

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

Fang Nian just bought time in another way.

He used many later known design concepts, but took into account various factors such as the current industrial level and user acceptance, and did not complete it in one step.

For example, comprehensive water drop screen, Liu Haiping, fingerprint lock under the screen, face recognition based on optical structure, curved surface art and so on.

It's just a relatively advanced idea of ​​fingerprint unlocking on the Home button.

"Mr. Fang, can you explain the concept of mellowness?" Lei Xi was more interested in the word "mellow" on Fang Nian's mobile phone exterior design drawings.

Fang Nian answered casually: "It's a statement of both aesthetics and user experience;

Whether it is made of plastic, aluminum or steel, the grip brought by roundness will definitely be higher than that of right-angled lines, especially not easy to cut hands, although it is more test of craftsmanship.

Although I don't know 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. "

The iPhone 4 only uses a design similar to R corners at the four corners, and the frame is almost completely right-angled, which is too sharp and the grip is not so good.

This is also when the industrial foundation is sufficient, major manufacturers have pursued multi-surface;

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

In order to have a selling point.

"Regarding the design on the mute button, Mr. Fang seems to be paying more attention to pen and ink."

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

Fang Nian laughed: "In this regard, we should learn from the German way of thinking. For example, Toyota is well optimized in all aspects, but the rich have the money to buy Porsches!"

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

Hang up, press volume key to decrease volume, mute from status bar, mute with one touch.

Which way do you think is more relaxed? "

Before Huang Xiujie could answer this question, Lei Xi took the lead.

"I think what Mr. Fang said is very reasonable, and the solution is also very beautiful. Compared with Apple's forward and backward toggle, the two solutions proposed by Mr. Fang are smoother.

In particular, the way of independently sliding up and down buttons provides three-stage options: mute, ring, and vibrate. This design considers more possibilities, and it is simply a genius design. "

Hearing this, Fang Nian asked with a smile, "Isn't it possible to combine the volume up and down keys?"

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

"..."

The discussion didn't know the time, and soon it was lunch time.

In the end, Huang Xiujie, who was almost completely conquered, expressed his heartfelt emotion: "Just the idea of ​​appearance design is almost equivalent to giving Meizu a choice that cannot be rejected;

To be honest, although I don't know what Apple's new product will look like, but as far as I know 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 Xie took the conversation and was amazed: "The content of Mr. Fang's few pages has allowed us to discuss it all morning, and it has almost opened up our limitations on the future development of smart phones;

Suitable for large screen, round 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: "Boss Lei, Boss Fang, prepare a little wine for lunch, please do me a favor."

On the way, the discussion is still not over.

Lei Xi looked at Fang Nian, and asked in confusion: "President Fang, I don't understand something;

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

Huang Xiujie was also very concerned about this issue, and also looked at Fang Nian: "That's right, mobile phones nowadays are very light, how big is 150g?"

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

Beeping softly in my heart: "Who would have thought that there would be a bunch of half-baked phones and a bunch of big screens in the future, and tenosynovitis can be played with a mobile phone?"

"What inflammation?" Lei Xi blinked.

Fang Nian laughed: "It's just that the fingers hurt. With the infinite expansion of mobile phone carrying information, the mobile phone will become something that everyone can't live without. If the mobile phone is too heavy, it will cause extra burden on the fingers."

"..."

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

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

Fang Nian smiled and said nothing, there is no easy job in the world, especially the job of earning money.

But he also knew that Huang Xiujie and Lei Xi were just sighing casually.

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

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