# Sliding Cellphone-Inspired Smartwatches This Conceptual Sliding Smartwatch Reveals Dual Displays By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliding-smartwatch References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/12/14/should-the-flick-n-slide-make-a-comeback/) This sliding smartwatch concept has been designed by PDF Haus as a solution for avid technology users to integrate into their lifestyle when looking to maintain optimized connectivity. The device draws inspiration from the [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-adaptive-display-concept) Z8M cellphone to harken back to a different era when cellphones were characterized by moving components instead of a bar-shaped design. A single flick of the main screen on the wearable reveals [another display below](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-x7) that can be used for expanding the functionality of the device to make it ideal for messaging, navigation and much more. The sliding smartwatch concept also features a built-in camera unlike solutions presently on the market, while the mountable design allows it to be placed onto your handlebars during a bike ride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sliding Smartwatches:** The integration of dual displays in sliding smartwatches represents a trend towards increased functionality and convenience for avid technology users. - **Mountable Wearable Technology:** Designing wearable tech that can be mounted on different surfaces - such as handlebars - opens up disruptive opportunities in markets where hands-free access to digital assistance is valuable. - **Multi-purpose Wearable Technology:** The incorporation of built-in cameras and expanded functionality in smartwatches demonstrates a trend towards creating wearable technology that serves multiple purposes for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Companies in the wearable technology industry have the potential to disrupt the market with designs that allow for increased functionality and multi-purpose use. - **Biking and Outdoor Recreation:** Designing wearable technology that can be mounted on handlebars indicates a potential opportunity to innovate within the biking and outdoor recreation industries. - **Mobile Communications and Computing:** The sliding smartwatch concept draws inspiration from cellphones, suggesting a potential for disruptive innovation within the mobile communications and computing industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-concept.md) - [Malleable Wearable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-adaptive-display-concept.md) - [Double-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-phone.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md)