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Crazy ideas for modding the Moto Z

by Studio 61


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ith the introduction of Moto and Lenovo’s new modular phone, the Moto Z and Z Force, we set out to explore how a modular approach to design might impact the future of our tech. In the coming weeks, we’re traveling the country to speak with entrepreneurs and visionaries who are developing products designed to be moddable.


But first, we start with getting the public’s take on how they’d like to Mod their phones. Chicago folks, you’re a creative bunch. Check it out.
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We go behind the scenes at Motorola to meet some of the engineers behind
the Moto Z and its Mods

We go behind the scenes at Motorola to meet some of the engineers behind the Moto Z and its Mods

We go behind the scenes at Motorola to meet some of the engineers behind the Moto Z and its Mods

We go behind the scenes at Motorola to meet some of the engineers behind the Moto Z and its Mods

We go behind the scenes at Motorola to meet some of the engineers behind the Moto Z and its Mods

We go behind the scenes at Motorola to meet some of the engineers behind the Moto Z and its Mods