Le Régulateur is a modern timepiece created in collaboration between Louis Erard, a Swiss mechanical watch brand, and local architect and design studio atelier oi. The watch reflects the best of timepiece making and architecture in a sleek and modern design.
Its most captivating feature is the face itself. The designers aimed to reject what a watch face should look like by exploring all three dimensions in a linear design. Le Régulateur's face transforms the radial tradition of mechanical timekeeping into a linear one. The three hands are split across a vertical axis to create a dynamic design. It introduces multiple points on the watch's face where lines emerge, resulting in an engraved asymmetrical surface. Moreover, the watch's face plays with the notion of line and shadows.
Three-Dimensional Timepieces
Louis Erard and studio atelier oi designed Le Régulateur Timepiece
Trend Themes
1. Three-dimensional Design - Embrace three-dimensional design for products to create a more dynamic user experience.
2. Linear Timekeeping - Explore new ways of representing time, such as linear timekeeping rather than traditional radial designs.
3. Asymmetrical Surfaces - Incorporate asymmetrical engraved surfaces to add a unique and visually intriguing aspect to products.
Industry Implications
1. Watch Manufacturing - Incorporate new design techniques into watch manufacturing to create innovative and visually stunning timepieces.
2. Architecture and Design - Collaborate with architecture and design studios to create modern and sleek product designs.
3. Luxury Goods - Use innovative design techniques to create unique and high-end luxury products.