The Tokyo-based designer Tokujin Yoshioka has designed a sophisticated Glass Watch, which was created for the fashion designer Issey Miyake.
The Glass Watch is made from solid glass, and boasts a minimalist design that is free from any of the numbers or markings that most watches feature. The glass is thick in design and sits on a stainless steel base, giving it both strength and a futuristic design that is still able to embody a classic aesthetic. The watch face sits on a black leather wristband – further establishing both its contemporary and classic themes.
Tokujin Yoshioka's Glass Watch is ideally suited for individuals who enjoy experimenting with fashion, but would like to invest in pieces that would still remain in style for several years.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Minimalist Glass Products
- Opportunity to innovate by creating other minimalist glass products with a futuristic design.
- Marking-free Design
- Creating other products with marking-free design or in stark design contrast to traditional products could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Innovative Wristbands
- Creating innovative wristbands for watches and other products could be another potential disruptive innovation opportunity.
Where This Applies
- Fashion & Design
- Opportunity to create other high-fashion products with minimalist design.
- Watchmaking
- Creating other minimalist watches with unique materials could be an opportunity for watchmakers.
- Jewelry
- Innovating minimalist jewelry using glass or other unique materials could be another potential industry.
