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Ergonomic art or pocket nightmare? Bailey Hikawa’s wild phone cases

Gail P Sherman
Sep 29, 2025
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My initial reaction to the phone cases by artist and industrial designer Bailey Hikawa was “Hell, no.” My pockets are already too small for my phone, with the thinnest possible case on it. Then I read the first question on the FAQ:

but… WHY??

1. We use our phones so much it has become unconscious. What about a phone case that brings our attention to how a…

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