Bond by Kwamecorp has essentially taken the common friendship bracelet and brought it into the 21st century. It is a hi-tech wearable module that allows people to connect with long distance pals in a more immediate and tangible way than a silly poke on Facebook.
Worn either on the wrist as a bracelet or around the neck as a necklace, Bond by Kwamecorp responds to touch. Essentially, when one wearer touches their module, its pair lights up on the other end. At the same time, a bit of a tickle is also transferred. The length of this tickle depends on how long the corresponding module was stroked. This is a beautiful yet simple reminder that loved ones are thinking of them.
Bond by Kwamecorp is currently vying for funds on Indiegogo.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Connected Wearable Modules
- Opportunities for developing hi-tech wearables that allow for tangible connections between long distance friends and family.
- Tactile Communication
- Opportunities for further research and development into physical touch as a means of immediate communication through technology.
- Personalized Reminders
- Opportunities for creating personalized and meaningful reminders of loved ones for people in long distance relationships.
Where This Applies
- Wearable Technology
- Development of new products and services that merge technology with personal relationships and emotions.
- Long Distance Relationships
- Development of products and services for people in long distance relationships that allow for a more tangible and immediate connection.
- Crowdfunding
- Exploring crowdfunding opportunities as a means of financing innovative and disruptive products that merge technology with personal relationships.
