Google could design Pixels to be more durable. Instead, Google’s head of Pixel design admits it designs them for cases.
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In an interview, one of the leads on the Pixel team said the company designs Pixel phones specifically with cases in mind.
“90% of people use cases,” said Claude Zellweger. “We’ve begun to design the product with the case together from the beginning.”
Interestingly, Zellweger does not mention designing phones to simply be more durable without a case.
It’s a well-known fact that the majority of smartphone owners use a protective case of some kind. While some cases offer added functionality — such as a kickstand, a place to store credit cards, or magnetic charging — the number one reason people use cases is that phones are made of glass and break easily.
