# Religious Ritual Smartwatches The 'Qibla' Smartwatch Concept Helps Users Locate Mecca and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qibla-smartwatch-concept References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/qibla-smart-watch-concept-for-blind-muslim/) The 'Qibla' smartwatch concept has been designed as an accessory for Muslim users without sight to help them partake in [daily prayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vakti-app) in a way that is accessible and simplistic. Designed by Gyu Hyung Han, the smartwatch works by tracking the direction of Mecca as well as the position of the sun to ensure that they always have the information they need to partake in their daily ritual. The device features an [all-black design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doro-watch) that is finished with a gold rim that is meant to be felt with the fingers instead of seen to ensure that the user doesn't have to rely on audio or visual feedback. The 'Qibla' smartwatch concept features GPS technology to support users when they are called to prayer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Religious Ritual Smartwatches:** The 'Qibla' smartwatch concept enables visually impaired Muslim users to easily partake in their daily prayers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Accessibility Technology:** The 'Qibla' smartwatch concept showcases the potential for innovative technology to enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals in religious practices. - **Wearable Tech:** The 'Qibla' smartwatch concept demonstrates how smartwatches can be designed to cater to specific religious needs, opening up opportunities for customized wearable tech in various religious communities. - **GPS Technology:** The integration of GPS technology in the 'Qibla' smartwatch concept highlights the potential for location-based features in wearable devices, paving the way for new applications in navigation and guidance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Religious AI Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamosque-app.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md) - [Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-r1-ai-watch.md) - [Air Quality-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zos-smartwatch-concept.md) - [Astrolabe-Inspired Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-astro-edition.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r1-smartwatch.md)