Are you still looking for a nice birthday present for yourself or a real Apple fan? Then the Gridstudio Frames are highly recommended. These are unique artworks made from old Apple products.
Gridstudio takes used original iPhones, iPads, iPods and Apple Watches apart and ranks all parts neatly in a background. This is supplemented with extra information about the model and a description of the different parts. The result: a work of art in which an iPhone or other Apple product is central.
Nostalgic art
As a true Apple fan, your heart will beat a little faster when you get an old model iPhone that you used for years. Seeing an old iPhone can evoke nostalgia, inspiration, wonder and joy. Certainly when it comes to the first models of Apple’s smartphone. At that moment you realize how revolutionary the iPhone was and that in the meantime you have become a few years older.
Gridstudio summarizes all these emotions in one frame (grid), which you could call “tech nostalgia”. Because original Apple products are taken apart, you not only get tangible proof of the past, but also from the technology back then. This only makes the frames more special over the years.
More than just iPhone
In the first instance, the Gridstudio Frames were mainly focused on iPhone models. However, the range has been expanded in recent years. There are also frames available that contain the parts of an iPad, Apple Watch or iPod. Recently a version has also been released for the first generation MacBook Air and there is also a nice memory of the Apple chip available.
For this review we received three grids: the iPhone 3G from 2008, the first iPad Mini from 2012 and the iPod Classic from 2004. In addition to Apple products, Gridstudio also offers frames for game consoles, other smartphones and electrical appliances.
Details with an artistic flair
It all starts with contrast: a matte black, smooth wooden frame against a white background. In addition, the front and back of the iPhone are placed, along with all internal components. The physical buttons (on/off and volume), headphone connection, charging connector, printed circuit boards, vibration motor and even the SIM card holder are all present. Only the battery has been replaced by a dummy version that looks identical for safety reasons.
All individual components are provided with labels and markings that indicate the exact position in the iPhone. The content of the grid depends on the iPhone model that is placed in it. Any dimensions of the parts are displayed in Inches.
In addition, the frame also contains facts about the iPhone. This can be information about the introduction date of the model in question and the number of copies sold at the launch. Some frames contain well -known statements from Steve Jobs.
Different sizes
Gridstudio supplies various model frames, from the very first iPhone model (1G) to the iPhone 13. Not all models are always in stock. This is due to the limited supply of iPhones that are suitable to be processed in a frame. As mentioned earlier, only original iPhones are used, devices that have actually been used by people.
Depending on the product in the frame, the frames have a size of 29.7 cm x 41.9 cm (rectangular) or 33 cm x 33 cm (square). Both the rectangular and square versions are 4.5 cm deep. In addition to a black frame, there are also versions available with a wooden background.
Luxury packaging
The magic of the Gridstudio Frames already starts with the packaging; This combines modern design with nostalgic charm. The luxury wrapping paper is tied together with a matching ribbon and closed with a paint stamp. In addition, a branch of the seal adds an extra refinement to the whole. However, behind the wrapping paper is the real artwork.
Conclusion: Gridstudio Frames
Review Score
The frames of Gridstudio are a true feast for the eyes. Whether you hang them on the wall or place them on a wall shelf, the details-such as the frame, the background and the font used-together form a harmonious whole where the Apple product and the associated parts are central. You almost feel sentiment jumping out of the frame.
Are you an Apple fan or tech enthusiast and do you want to hang something special on the wall? Then the Grid frames are definitely recommended. As soon as they hang, it won’t be long before you “oh … wow … how beautiful!” belongs. But of course you initially buy them to enjoy it yourself, or as the perfect gift …
- Unique artwork for the Apple fan
- Original parts and used parts
- Provided with fun facts and facts
- Not all models are always in stock
Buy Grid Frames
The frames of Gridstudio are only available on the Gridstudio itself website itself. The prices vary per product that you want to place in the frame; They start at around $ 169.00. (Grid iPhone 5), but there is almost always a discount to score on some frames. The shipping costs to the Netherlands are $ 10. The package will be delivered within 10 to 21 days.