The Rado HyperChrome Adjusts Time with Swiping Gestures, Not Knobs
Laura McQuarrie — July 11, 2014 — Fashion
Touchscreen devices are eliminating the need for knobs, buttons and dials on everything from home appliances to watches, including the Rado HyperChrome.
The Rado watch looks deceivingly traditional, as it has no digital numbers on its face, but there's something quite unique about this watch—instead of setting the time by furiously spinning a small wheel on the side of the watch, the minute and hour hands on the HyperChrome can be set with a few simple swipes to either the right or left side of the watch face. Although it may sound overly complicated, like any other gesture-based system, the Radi HyperChrome seems like it would be fairly intuitive once you see it in action, or play around with it on your own.
The Rado watch looks deceivingly traditional, as it has no digital numbers on its face, but there's something quite unique about this watch—instead of setting the time by furiously spinning a small wheel on the side of the watch, the minute and hour hands on the HyperChrome can be set with a few simple swipes to either the right or left side of the watch face. Although it may sound overly complicated, like any other gesture-based system, the Radi HyperChrome seems like it would be fairly intuitive once you see it in action, or play around with it on your own.
Trend Themes
1. Touchscreen Timepieces - Companies can explore gesture-based systems like the Rado HyperChrome to create innovative touchscreen watches.
2. Elimination of Knobs and Buttons - The trend of eliminating physical knobs and buttons on devices opens up opportunities for sleeker and more intuitive designs.
3. Intuitive User Interfaces - The Rado HyperChrome demonstrates the potential for gesture-based interfaces to create intuitive user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Watch Manufacturing - In the watch manufacturing industry, companies can adopt touch-sensitive technology to create unique and user-friendly timepieces.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can apply touch-sensitive technology to various devices, enabling more interactive and intuitive user interfaces.
3. Home Appliance Manufacturing - The elimination of knobs and buttons in home appliances can lead to innovative and streamlined designs, enhancing user experiences.
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