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Written by Peter Semple

I began using the Cocoon last week, and – while I’m still getting used to the UI – am definitely enjoying the experience thus far. I was contemplating the (polarising?) looks of the phone this weekend, and it got me thinking:

- Because the handset has such striking looks, and because its styling is such a big part of its identity, there’s a real opportunity to co-ordinate it with other complementary designs.

- I’ve been collecting trainers for about 7 years now so I went looking through the vaults to see if I could find a pair that would co-ordinate perfectly with the Cocoon…

I sifted through a few potentials that matched the handset in terms of being predominantly white, having blue and black detailing, etc, before deciding on the Columbia Blue Air Jordan XI (the picture is stolen from ebay, as unfortunately I don’t have a good enough shot of my pair.

- The Air Jordan XI has a rounded toe (inherited in part from its predecessor the Jordan X) and that panel of the shoe is white patent leather: this mimics the smooth design of the Cocoon, as well as its clean finish…

- The Columbia Blue accents marry pretty well with the LED colouring; there’s also the black sockliner which co-ordinates with the black interior of the handset.

- The icing on the cake though, is that the Columbia Jordan XI has what’s know amongst collectors as an “ice” sole: made from a clear/transparent rubber, allowing detail underneath (graphics on the outsole, etc) to be seen through it. I figured that’s conceptually a pretty good fit with the Cocoon…

The AJXI was the shoe Michael wore when he returned from retiring the first time for the 1995 season. It was also famously featured in the classic “Space Jam” film with Bugs Bunny: a special colour of the shoe was made for MJ to wear on court with the Warner Bros cartoon characters.

Does anyone else have interesting examples of comparative design with the Cocoon?

(Sorry for the trainer geekery)

Written by Rory Dodd

Last night I took this pic of Rebecca Otero’s chairs at an opening in the Old Curiosity Shop in Holborn which I thought only existed as a book, it’s made of old boat timbers. The two seats join together at a point for correct sitting posture to engage in positive conversation. On doing so they glow a gentle light from within revealing a beautiful pattern unique to each chair. They are lovely

Created by Nate Hulley

 Written by Di Overton

I have had the phone for almost a week now and actually enjoy using it. This cannot be said of other mobiles I have owned. It is tactile, good looking and the basics are easy to understand.
Photographs and videos are crisp and clear though I cannot for the life of me find a way to get them onto my computer I am still trying understand the instructions in PC Suite which I have to say is full of words that I would imagine only O2 employees may understand.

As a writer of a design blog I tend to go for good looks, ease of use and clever design - the Cocoon ticks all the boxes here but I think it needs to have KISS (keep it simple stupid) instructions.

Last little moan - I played a sample tune and couldn’t turn it off or even turn it down whilst it was playing so I put the phone in the hall until it finished

 Written by Mark Jones

Well after receiving the handset this morning after wanting to try it out for a couple of weeks, it arrived!

First impressions are usually what make or break a handset for me and I am glad to say that the O2 Cocoon really did impress.

It arrived in a rather smart plain white box (akin to a chocolate box in dimensions) with embossed style lettering spelling the word HELLO. On opening the rather nice packaging I was pleasantly suprised to see what came with the handset.

Not just your bog standard cable charger and phone. Enclosed with the phone was the aforementioned standard bits and bobs, plus a very nice looking set of in-ear earphones, headphone adaptor (for using your own) a splitter to share your music and the ‘nest’.

The handset itself is very well designed. Smooth white plastic, with black sides and innards.

I’m looking forward to actually using the handset!

Written by Amelia Torode

Hi, Amelia here.

I am one of the guys who came up with the idea of doing a pre-release blogger program. Excited that so many of you have agreed to take part!

Like you, I have just received my Cocoon. I’ve been playing around with it last night. One of the things that I really like about the phone is the LED alarm clock functionality and the little “nest” that it lives in. I think that it actually looks pretty nice next to my bed.

Has anyone else started to use their one as an alarm clock?