Sector:
Interaction Design, System Design, Product design
Challenge:
Connecting the emotional attachment analog watches represented as a family heirloom with the functional yet reserved relationships of digital watches
Role:
Researcher, Product designer, Interaction Designer, 3D Modeller
Time:
Solo personal project for 7 Days.
Today, life moves faster than ever. Keeping track of time is essential in our fast-paced world—so why not do it in style?
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The Elements is the a hybrid upgradable Smartwatch with an anodized all-titanium chassis with swappable components. CNC-milled, the Element's solid construction and analog design are carefully crafted for People who love the rush of having the most advanced tech in arm’s reach and the sweet memories of a long-time companion.
A functional tool
Design Inspiration
Classic, simple and elegant
Strong aesthetic and a mature yet playful semblance of time
The Story
We live in a world where everything is judged in its monetary values and we often forget about our emotions and the simple things in life.
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Watches were a family heirloom passed on from one generation to another. Yet today they are objects that serve us for a short period before being replaced eventually.
Inspiration
Playful
Effortless
Timeless
Exploration
Bond
Effortless
Bond
Utilitarian
A product that cannons the nostalgia of the past yet stylish and functional elegance of today.
Playful
A watch doesn't just represent time but celebrates it. I incorporated a playful reading of time through the bright interplay of shapes that feels satisfying yet simple every minute.
Smart charging
We usually have to read the screen to know the battery. Here the watch levitates using magnets to let you know.
Maturing
A watch that stays with us surely deserves shiny straps. Straps made of jeans allow you to retain your initial pair embroidered with newer jeans to grow along with your body.
Upgrading
You don't have to feel left out when a new model release, just swap the digital hub and retain the core of the watch instead of discarding fully.