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Nothing revealed the design of its smartphone phone (1) at Art Basel

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Last night, consumer tech company Nothing revealed the design of its smartphone phone (1) to a private audience during Art Basel in Switzerland.

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 15 The Nothing phone (1) at Art Basel 2022 on June 15, 2022 in Basel, Switzerland.
BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JUNE 15 The Nothing phone (1) at Art Basel 2022 on June 15, 2022 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Sanjeev Velmurugan_Getty Images for Nothing)

Nothing phone (1) features a transparent back with a unique mechanical design composed of over 400 components. Inspiration was taken from artists like Massimo Vignelli who designed New York’s subway map and made a complex system look like art. Its 100% recycled aluminum frame makes it light and robust, while over 50% of the phone’s plastic components are made with bio-based or post-consumer recycled materials.

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 15 The Nothing phone (1) at Art Basel 2022 on June 15, 2022 in Basel, Switzerland.
BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JUNE 15 The Nothing phone (1) at Art Basel 2022 on June 15, 2022 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Sanjeev Velmurugan_Getty Images for Nothing)

Nothing has teamed up with the global platform for trading and consuming current culture StockX to auction the first 100 serialized units of phone (1) via DropX, a direct-to-consumer product release method designed for brands and creatives to release new and exclusive products to StockX’s global audience. An opportunity for people to own a piece of Nothing’s history, the 48-hour auction will be live from 21 June 2022 from 14:00 BST to 23 June at 13:59 BST.

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 15 The Nothing phone (1) at Art Basel 2022 on June 15, 2022 in Basel, Switzerland.
BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JUNE 15 The Nothing phone (1) at Art Basel 2022 on June 15, 2022 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Sanjeev Velmurugan_Getty Images for Nothing)

In 2021, the two companies teamed up to auction the first 100 units of Nothing’s debut device ear (1), where the first engraved unit sold for over 10x the retail price. Since then, over half a million ear (1) units have been sold on nothing. tech and retail partners like KITH, Net-a-Porter, HBX, and Selfridges.

Akis Evangelidis Co-founder and Head of Marketing at the Nothing
Akis Evangelidis Co-founder and Head of Marketing at the Nothing (Photo by Sanjeev Velmurugan_Getty Images for Nothing)

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Julie is the visionary founder of SNAP TASTE and a dynamic force in global storytelling, innovation and creative leadership. She is a respected member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and serves as a judge for the CES Innovation Awards (2024, 2025 and 2026), where she contributes thought leadership on the intersections of business, culture and breakthrough technologies. As Managing Director, she also oversees the Fine Art, Digital Art, Portfolios and Marketing departments, ensuring the brand’s strategic vision and creative direction are realized across disciplines. Her immersive reporting has brought audiences behind the scenes of global milestones such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai, CES, D23 Expo, and the Milano Monza Motor Show, offering exclusive access to moments that define contemporary culture. An accomplished film critic and editorial voice, Julie is also recognized for her compelling reviews of National Geographic documentaries and other cinematic works. Her ability to combine analytical depth with narrative finesse inspires audiences seeking intelligent, meaningful, and globally relevant content. With a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges art, technology, and culture, Julie continues to shape the dialogue on how storytelling and innovation converge to influence the way we experience the world.
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