For a long time, rectangular TFT screens have dominated the display field, thanks to their mature manufacturing processes and broad content compatibility. However, with the continuous advancement of flexible OLED technology and precision laser cutting techniques, screen forms have now broken through the physical limitations of traditional TFT displays, transforming into a “canvas” for products to express individuality and functionality. 
I. Circular TFT Screens: A Visual Vehicle of Classic, Approachable, and Focused Design
Circular TFT screens are far from being simple “rounded rectangles”; they carry unique design semantics and interaction logic. Their seamless, edgeless form conveys a sense of classicism, approachability..
Functional Advantages:
Visual Focus: Circular TFT screens naturally guide the viewer’s sight toward the center, making them highly suitable for displaying core information such as time, health metrics, or circular progress indicators.
Space Efficiency: When displaying circular menus, dashboards, or rotatable lists, the circular TFT layout offers higher space utilization than rectangular TFT screens.
Application Scenarios:Widely used in smartwatches, home appliance control interfaces, and automotive dashboards, circular TFT screens successfully blend the elegance of traditional aesthetics with the intelligent interactivity of modern TFT technology.
II. Square TFT Screens: A Choice of Rationality, Efficiency, and Practicality
The term “square” here specifically refers to TFT screens with an aspect ratio close to 1:1.
Functional Advantages: Balanced Layout: When displaying app grids and lists, square TFT screens effectively reduce unnecessary blank space and increase information density.
Consistent Interaction: Whether held horizontally or vertically, the interaction logic remains uniform, making square TFT screens well-suited for professional devices that require rapid one-handed operation.
Application Scenarios: Commonly found in devices such as walkie-talkies, industrial scanners, and portable smart home hubs, square TFT screens maximize display efficiency within a compact form factor.
III. Free-Form TFT Screens: Breaking Boundaries and Defining Brand Identity
When TFT screens can achieve free-form designs through flexible technology, free-form TFT screens themselves serve as powerful visual statements of a brand’s innovative spirit and unique identity.
Function-Driven Design: For example, TFT screens customized to wrap around physical joysticks in drone controllers, or designed to avoid shoulder trigger zones in gaming phones, enable an immersive and uninterrupted grip.
Emotion-Driven Design: TFT screens in the shape of cat ears for pet monitoring cameras or droplet-shaped displays for humidifiers can instantly establish an emotional connection with users at a visual level.
Application Scenarios:From curved center console screens seamlessly integrated into automotive interiors to flagship consumer electronics aimed at “breaking the mold,” free-form TFT screens are becoming vital tools for shaping high-end brand images and capturing market attention.
In the past, design thinking often revolved around finding a suitable “housing” for rectangular TFT screens. Today, we can proactively “master” any form of TFT display—be it circular, square, or free-form—based on the ideal product experience.
As you conceptualize your next-generation TFT displays, it’s worth pondering: “What shape of TFT screen does my product truly need?” The answer to this question may well hold the key to unlocking a new dimension of innovation.
Post time: Oct-21-2025