For over 15 years, Artfone® has been dedicated to connecting people through innovative communication devices and technology. Our range of flip phones, mobile phones, and SIM cards empower users to stay in touch on their own terms.
Our Story – From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leaders
Artfone® began as a small start-up in 2005 founded by two university friends passionate about technology and design. We started out importing and distributing flip phones to local retailers. As interest grew, we expanded our inventory to feature basic mobiles, seniors phones, and unlocked devices.
In those early days we operated out of a tiny office with just 5 employees. But our commitment to value and customer service quickly earned us a following. By 2010 we had grown into the leading flip phone provider in the UK.
Today the Artfone® brand is recognized worldwide as the premier flip phone manufacturer. Though we now offer smartphones and wearables too, our flip phones remain the cornerstone of our business. With warehousing and operations centers across Europe, our team has expanded to over 300 inspired professionals.
We attribute this remarkable growth to our loyal customers and partners who believed in us from the start. By listening to your needs and keeping our promise of simplicity, durability, and fairness, together we’ve built an amazing community. We can’t wait to see what the next 15 years will bring!
Our Values – What Drives Us
Artfone® was founded on principles of quality, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. We aim to operate transparently and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and partners.
Quality
We are obsessive about product quality and performance. Our devices are made to last with strong casings, long-lasting batteries, and intuitive interfaces. We pride ourselves on delivering electronics that provide years of reliable service.
From idea to delivery, we pay attention to the details and test our products rigorously. We are committed to constant improvement and innovation in functionality, durability, and design.
Sustainability
We believe technology companies have an obligation to minimize environmental impact. We take a full lifecycle approach by:
- Sourcing sustainable materials
- Pursuing energy efficiency in manufacturing
- Designing products for durability and repairability
- Providing responsible recycling and disposal
Our products aim to deliver maximum usefulness while minimizing waste. We are also investing in renewable energy to reduce our carbon footprint.
Corporate Responsibility
Running an ethical and socially-conscious business is a top priority for us. We partner with suppliers that demonstrate safe and fair labor practices. Our retailers meet standards of transparency and accountability.
Internally, we strive to support our employees with fair compensation, healthcare, training, and an inclusive work culture. We give back to our local communities through volunteer days and charity partnerships.
By being mindful of our impact, we aim to generate positivity both locally and globally.
Our Products – Simply Connected
Artfone® offers a range of communication devices tailored to different needs and lifestyles. Though our catalog has grown over the years, our commitment to simplicity, functionality, and quality remains unchanged.
Flip Phones
Flip phones are the heart of our business and expertise. Our clamshell mobiles balance simplicity, durability, and style. Features like large tactile keys, loud ringers, and extended battery life cater to users wanting a straightforward mobile.
We offer flip phones unlocked as well as designed for specific carriers. Models come in various colors with options like built-in cameras. However the essence stays the same – call and text without the complexity of a smartphone.
Basic Mobiles
Basic mobiles provide calling and texting in a streamlined bar phone form. With their ultra-portable size and long standby times, these phones keep you conveniently connected on the go.
We design our bar phones for accessibility with functions like speed dial, SOS buttons, and hearing aid compatibility. Affordable pricing makes them ideal for kids, seniors, or as a backup phone.
Smartphones
While flip phones are our specialty, we offer a few smartphone options as well. For those wanting advanced functions without the expense, our smartphones balance utility with value.
Built for reliability and ease of use, these Android mobiles have essential features like cameras, WiFi, maps, and app stores. They deliver greater versatility for those who need it without unnecessary complexity.
Wearables
Smartwatches and fitness trackers make staying connected and active more convenient. Our wearable devices sync to your smartphone so notifications and health data are always at your wrist or on display.
We design our wearables to be practical, durable, and competitively priced. Whether you want to track steps, get message alerts, or use hands-free calling, our wearable line keeps you effortlessly in touch.
Accessories
To get the most from your device, we offer a range of mobile accessories including:
- Cases – Protect phones with stylish and durable cases.
- Screen Protectors – Guard displays from cracks and scratches.
- Chargers – Reliably power up devices.
- Headsets – Hear calls clearly and easily.
- SIM Cards – Connect service simply.
With quality assurance across our accessory line, you can customize and care for your phone with confidence.
Our Approach – Design Thinking
Our product design process focuses on understanding customer perspectives. We employ empathetic and iterative techniques to craft electronics that truly enhance lives.
Research
Product design starts with gathering insights. Our team studies tech trends while researching consumer sentiments and pain points. We conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups to hear directly from users.
Understanding priorities like ease of use, longevity, and pricing guides our design and engineering. We dig into not just what people want, but why.
Ideation
Armed with user insights, we brainstorm ideas matching product opportunities with technical possibilities. We sketch out various concepts to address the problems and desires uncovered through research.
At this early stage, we focus on solutions rather than specifications. Designers, engineers, and user experience experts collaborate to find the most promising directions.
Prototyping
Potential designs get realized as simple prototypes for hands-on testing. We create models using cardboard, 3D printing, and coding to bring concepts to life. Prototypes allow us to refine designs based on real-world ergonomics and interactivity.
Through quick iterations, we determine optimal form factors, interface behaviors, and materials choices. Smartphone apps also get mocked up for early usability testing.
Validation
Before finalizing a product, we validate concepts against user needs. Focus groups provide feedback on aesthetics, comfort, simplicity, and other attributes. We observe how prototypes are handled to optimize ergonomics.
Issues get identified early when they are easiest to address. Validation ensures products align with what customers value most. Our iterative process means refinements continue until reaching design excellence.
Launch
With rigorous research, ideation, prototyping, and validation, we bring thoughtfully-designed products to life. Our user-centric process yields devices that balance innovation, usefulness, and simplicity. Even after launch, we continue soliciting customer feedback to guide ongoing improvements.
By blending user understanding with the latest technology, we create mobile products that connect people while optimizing for their needs and preferences. Our commitment to design thinking ensures relevant and reliable devices customers truly love to use.
Our Team – Passionate Professionals
Our diverse and talented team is the driving force behind Artfone®. With backgrounds spanning technology, business, design, and manufacturing, our staff brings a wealth of perspective.
We cherish our friendly, flexible corporate culture where individuals are empowered to do meaningful work. Our flat organizational structure means great ideas come from all levels. Regular hackathons encourage creativity and collaboration.
Staff stay motivated through:
- Growth opportunities – Ongoing training, mentorship, and room for advancement.
- Healthy work-life balance – Flexible schedules and generous time off.
- Inclusive environment – Diversity groups, non-discrimination policies, and a respectful workplace.
- Competitive compensation – Performance bonuses, profit sharing, and growth incentives.
We invest in our people so they can do their best work in service of our mission. Our talented team translates vision into reality every day.
Our Partners – Collaborating For Success
Strategic partners are instrumental to our success. Over the years, we’ve built an extensive network of vendors, carriers, retailers, and service providers committed to delivering excellence.
Manufacturing
We partner with leading electronics manufacturers that operate ethically and efficiently. Long-term relationships ensure quality components and responsive production capacity.
Wireless Carriers
Major mobile carriers rely on us for branded and network-compatible products. Our carrier partners reach customers globally while we deliver devices tailored for their networks.
Distribution
Our phones are available through national retailers, local shops, mobile operators, and online stores. Trusted distributors and resellers enable consumers to easily purchase and get support.
Services
Complimentary services like mobile insurance, tech support, and extended warranties create a positive customer experience. Our service partners provide the expertise and infrastructure to fully support our products.
Shared success motivates our partners to continuously improve. Together we can deliver the connectivity and care consumers deserve.
Our Customers – Why They Choose Us
While our products appeal to diverse users, our customers share common values that make Artfone® their top choice.
Simplicity
For those overwhelmed by complex devices, we provide a refreshingly simple experience. Our intuitive interfaces and essential features let customers focus on communicating.
Reliability
From school kids to busy professionals, our customers rely on their phones to handle life’s daily demands. Our rigorous engineering ensures durability and longevity.
Affordability
With budgets in mind, our customers appreciate getting maximum value. Our prices reflect purposeful designs that avoid expensive bells and whistles.
Support
We understand the dependence customers have on their phones. That’s why we and our partners provide expert support you can count on.
Sustainability
Eco-conscious consumers support our efforts to create ethically and preserve resources. We help customers make mindful purchases by providing quality products made to last.
Ultimately, our customers place their trust in us to deliver straightforward mobile products that connect them to what matters most. We are dedicated every day to earning that trust.
The Future – Where We Go From Here
As consumer technology evolves, our mission remains unchanged – help people stay connected in ways that simplify and enhance their lives. We will continue pursuing this vision through:
New Product Development
Employing research and user insights, we will design innovative devices that solve problems and empower people.
Ongoing Quality Improvements
Through manufacturing advances and design iterations, we will make excellent products even better.
Environmental Sustainability
We will lead our industry toward responsible resource use, waste reduction, and renewable energy.
Employee Growth
With training, opportunity, and culture, we will help our talented team gain skills to make greater impacts.
Community Engagement
We will redouble our efforts to enrich communities worldwide through volunteering, partnerships, and corporate citizenship.
For over 15 years Artfone® has remained focused on our core values. As technology progresses, we stay committed to bringing people together through purposeful innovation and human-centric products.
We can’t predict the future. But we can promise to meet it with the same pioneer spirit and integrity on which Artfone® was founded. We are thrilled you are part of our journey!