# DIY Health Trackers The Samsung Simband Prototype Ushers in an Open Platform for Designers By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-simband References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3031185/most-innovative-companies/samsung-introduces-a-wearable-health-tracker-that-geeks-and-insura) & [samsung](http://www.samsung.com) Wearable technology is still new enough to fall short of many people's expectations, but the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-ring) Simband prototype hopes to change that. The Korean electronics company has introduced a [health tracking device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-41) that boasts an [open platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-wearables) to encourage other designers to embellish on to their heart's content. In this way, people can help tweak such a gadget to, hopefully, perfection. Nevertheless the Samsung Simband prototype itself will not be released for mass comsumption. It simply displays the program's capabilities. Dubbed the Samsung Architectural Multimodal Interactions platform, the Samsung Simband prototype makes it "possible to take advantage of the richness and diversity of data," says Ram Fish, Samsung's vice president of digital health." Although late in the wearable tech game, the Samsung Simband could make a big difference in the industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open Health Trackers:** The Samsung Simband prototype introduces an open platform for designers to enhance health tracking technology. - **Customizable Wearable Tech:** The Samsung Simband prototype allows for customized health tracking devices to be developed. - **Integrative Health Data:** The Samsung Architectural Multimodal Interactions platform allows for the integration of diverse health data. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthtech:** The Samsung Simband prototype could push for more open and customizable health tracking devices. - **Wearable Technology:** The Samsung Simband prototype is changing the game for wearable technology with its open platform for design. - **Data Analytics:** The Samsung Architectural Multimodal Interactions platform is a step towards more integrative health data and data analytics in healthtech. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-ring.md) - [Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch.md) - [Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6.md) - [Sizeable Wellness Wearable Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-4.md) - [User-Powered Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bheart.md) - [Advanced Mini Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-fit3.md) - [Cohesive Ecosystem Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-ring.md) - [Replaceable Biosensor Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostrap-kairos.md) - [Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapsync-band1.md)