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Note-Displaying Bracelets

These Snap Bracelets Offer a Writing Surface to Keep Notes Nearby

— January 12, 2018 — Fashion
There are a number of smart wearables hitting the market to offer advanced functionalities for users, but these conceptual snap bracelets designed by Yuhei Imai take things in a somewhat retro and tech-free direction.

Boasting a surface where you can jot down notes, the bracelets will provide the perfect spot to keep vital information pertaining to your health or work. The snap design of the bracelets make them a somewhat nostalgic accessory to wear, and will enable them to be attached and removed easily without the need for clips or fasteners.

The snap bracelets identify how wearables could be made somewhat antiquated in order to make them applicable for users of all ages and varieties who are looking for a way to keep notes handy without the need for a digital screen.
Trend Themes
1. Note-displaying Accessories - As the need for digital screens is reduced, the demand for wearable accessories that display notes and reminders will increase.
2. Retro Wearables - Wearable technology that combines vintage aesthetics with practical functions will appeal to consumers seeking nostalgia and simplicity.
3. Functional Fashion - Fashion and technology will converge more frequently to offer users practical benefits in their daily lives through wearable accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessory industry can produce stylish wearable items with added functionalities, such as note-displaying bracelets and other wearable tech.
2. Healthcare - Note-displaying wearables may assist healthcare professionals in managing medications, vital signs, and other important data for patients.
3. Office Supplies - Snap bracelets with note-taking capabilities may offer a unique way for companies to market themselves and create memorable branded merchandise.
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