Looking like a bracelet, the “One Line” by German designer Sam is an analog watch that replaces the conventional hands with a single line to indicate both the hour and minutes. The thicker end of the line signifies the hour while the thinner side represents minutes on the dial. Featuring a strap and dial finished in a translucent material, the concept watch presents a smooth, curvy design that glows in the dark to tell the time in a simple yet stylish manner. Call it a timepiece or a fashion accessory, the One Line adding to the style is sure to attract the trendy.
Developed by Japanese Design Studio Tokyoflash, the new “LED Bracelet Watch” is a modern timepiece that apart from displaying time doubles a trendy accessory for fashion enthusiasts. Intended towards next-gen users, the trendy gadget features a sleek that runs smoothly around the wrist and tells time in a simple yet effective manner. Depicting the hours with outer lines, which encloses the minutes in digits in a regular clock position, the wristwatch touts white edges on either side to emphasize the glow of the LEDs, resembling the metallic coat for a glossy design.
Designed as a part of “Untrod,” a new design project of IDEA International, the “Madokadoke” by Ross McBride is a LED watch that looks more like a fashion accessory than a timepiece. Named after Ross’ wife, Madokadoke, the bracelet watch features a hidden button that flashes the LED lights through the lines engraved on its surface to tell the time digitally. When not in use as a watch, you may turn off the light to convert it into a bracelet. Available in a variety of colors, the bracelet LED watch seems to explore new possibilities to minimize the difference between gadgets and fashion accessories.
Sponsored by Samsung, the “Nek-fon” by designer Verenice Macedo is a cellphone concept that as indicated by its name can be worn around the neck like a necklace. Essentially a mobile phone built in a necklace, the futuristic cellphone detaches the pendent from the necklace to be used an earpiece. The Nek-fon also features a camera that projects a screen on any flat surface to let the user text, surf the internet and go through the contact list with minimum fuss. And when not in use as a cellphone, the hi-tech device becomes a fashion accessory for the trendy users.
In this fast-moving era where people barely get time to organize or settle down their personal affairs, no matter how important they are, thinking of entertainment or recreational aspects is virtually a crime. Designed by Kingyo, a UI designer from ChengDu, China, the “Mercator” is a life support equipment that makes use of holographic imaging and nano-technology to help people manage their day-to-day needs with minimum fuss. You can use the hi-tech device to manage your regular tasks, like health checkups, appointments, shopping, maps, navigation and more. Combining the nano-materials with the new AMD processor chip, the device comes in the form of a bracelet, made of nickel-metal hydride, and integrates rechargeable batteries. The Mercator not only changes color, but also presents a curvy design for the ease of use, while enhancing the personality of the user.
