There are a ton of wearable technology being created and marketed to solve a slew of problems, many of which need hardly be addressed on a daily basis; enter the Cyclus Watch. It is a concept that simplifies such devices to act as a better personal assistant throughout the day. Instead of reading emails and making phone calls, the Cyclus Watch simply tracks fitness while also acting as an interpreter for one's smartphone.
Designed by Holy, a design studio based in Athens, Greece, the Cyclus Watch may be multifunctional, but it doesn't get clogged up too easily. Holy writes, “We perceive technology as means to an end, not an end on its own. From that perspective, whilst most design creates elaborate, complex devices, we aim for a discrete yet elegant helper for your everyday needs."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Simplified Wearable Technology
- Developing wearable technology that simplifies daily tasks and acts as a better personal assistant.
- Multifunctional Devices
- Creating devices with multiple functions that do not get clogged up easily.
- Discreet Yet Elegant Design
- Designing devices with a discrete yet elegant aesthetic that are aimed at fulfilling everyday needs.
Where This Applies
- Wearable Technology Industry
- The wearable technology industry can invest in developing devices that simplify daily tasks and provide a better personal assistant.
- Consumer Electronics Industry
- The consumer electronics industry can explore manufacturing multifunctional devices that do not get clogged up easily
- Design and Fashion Industry
- Design and fashion industry can focus on creating products with a discrete yet elegant aesthetic that focuses on everyday personal needs.
