PLAN-NET is a table clock, but it's quite unlike many others out there. The clock is designed to sync with a user's Google Calendar, but rather than simply displaying an upcoming schedule, the artful clock reinterprets this data into a moving space-inspired visual that resembles the liquid bubbles inside a lava lamp. As a result, this table clock is designed to change a person's response from looking at a full upcoming schedule from stress-related to soothing.
Taking inspiration from PLAN-NET, data that's comparable to what can be extracted from a Google Calendar could be used in a number of similar IoT applications.
Alongside the PLAN-NET prototype, HACKist's SXSW booth will also feature a total of six creative IoT ideas, including the INUPATHY dog collar, the HELLO WORLD! table, TREK TRACK, POSTIE and the Dig-Log app.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Data-driven Visual Displays
- The use of data to create visually appealing displays offers opportunities for innovative products that provide information in a unique and engaging way.
- Iot Applications for Calendar Data
- Leveraging calendar data to develop IoT applications presents a new realm of possibilities for creating personalized and intuitive devices that enhance productivity and reduce stress.
- Artful Interpretation of Data
- Artistic reinterpretation of data, like the liquid bubbles in a lava lamp, can transform mundane information into visually captivating and soothing representations.
Where This Applies
- Smart Home Technology
- Smart home technology could incorporate data-driven clocks to provide users with visually stunning and personalized displays of their calendar events, promoting productivity and relaxation.
- Iot Wearables
- IoT wearable devices, such as smartwatches or smart glasses, can utilize calendar data to offer users visually dynamic and informative displays that seamlessly integrate with their daily lives.
- Interior Design
- Incorporating data-driven art installations, like the PLAN-NET clock, into interior design projects opens up possibilities for creating visually striking and functional decor that enhances mood and ambiance.
