# Customizable Smartwatches Blocks is a Modular Solution for Wearable Technology By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartwatch References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/07/modular-smartwatch-from-blocks.html) & [chooseblocks](http://www.chooseblocks.com/) Customizable smartwatches are the next step to such wearable technology. Making the product more adaptable to individual needs and tastes is one sure fire way to rope people who have been on the fence in regards to such products. Designed by Blocks, a startup based in London, England, this customizable smartwatch boast individual pieces that can be snapped together based on the functions the wearer wants. Each of the blocks that make up this customizable smartwatch represents different functions including display, camera, GPS, motion, fingerprint, heart rate, microphone, [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/about-silk) and more. Dummy blocks are also available for those who don't want anymore functions but require added length to fit around their wrist. It also has an open platform so any company or individual can create apps or blocks for it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Smartwatches:** The trend of customizable smartwatches allows for individualized wearable technology. - **Modular Solutions:** The trend towards modular solutions in wearable technology enables customization and adaptability. - **Open Platforms for Wearables:** The trend of open platforms in wearable technology promotes collaboration and innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can benefit from developing customizable smartwatches. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to create modular solutions for wearable technology. - **App Development:** The app development industry can tap into open platforms for creating apps and blocks for wearable technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Building Block Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Highly Customizable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-2.md) - [Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapsync-band1.md) - [Modular Repairable Sport Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/una-watch.md) - [Modular Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-mayfair-20.md) - [Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phnix-x-watch.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md)