# Flexible Curved Smartwatches The Flex Timepiece Has a Tech Interface That Curves to Fit the Wrist By M | Published 2016-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-interface References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/03/17/the-only-smart-device-youll-need/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/HamedSarfaraz) The Flex Smartwatch is an innovative smart wearable that features a curved tech interface that curves to meet the shape of the wrist. The cylindric shape of the watch offers a comfortable wrap wear while simultaneously providing the consumer with [two gadgets in one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartlet) thanks to the [detachable camera component](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilink-titanium-multifunction-edc-bracelet). Smartwatches are stylish alternative to smartphones, allowing consumers to wear their tech devices on their wrist for easy access and hands-free connection. The Flex Smartwatch is made up of two components, the first being the [curved watch face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch) that looks like a smartphone but is warped in design to fit a wrist. The second is the high quality 10x-optical zoom camera. The camera can be used to record video and view image-based content. Currently the Flex Smartwatch is a conceptual design, but could soon be realized to provide consumers with more wearable tech function. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible Curved Interfaces:** The Flex Smartwatch introduces a curved tech interface that adapts to the shape of the wrist, opening up possibilities for more flexible and ergonomic designs. - **Multi-functional Wearables:** The detachable camera component of the Flex Smartwatch showcases the potential for creating smart wearables that serve multiple purposes, combining convenience and versatility in one device. - **Fashionable Tech Accessories:** Smartwatches like the Flex enable consumers to integrate technology seamlessly into their personal style, paving the way for the development of fashionable and customizable wearable devices. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The flexible curved interface of the Flex Smartwatch suggests opportunities for innovation in the wearable technology industry, with the potential to enhance user comfort and expand functionality. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of a detachable camera in the Flex Smartwatch indicates a potential disruptive innovation opportunity within the consumer electronics industry, bridging the gap between wearable devices and digital imaging technology. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The rise of fashionable smartwatches, exemplified by the Flex, presents an opportunity for the fashion and accessories industry to explore new avenues of integration between fashion and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Micro-Sized Finger-Friendly Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-fusion.md) - [Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-concept.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Unibody Ceramic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-z10.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md)