# Standalone Smartwatch Designs The 'BLINK' Smartwatch Wearable Runs the Custom-Tailored Marvin OS By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-wearable References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/02/22/the-great-indian-smartwatch/) & [blink.watch](http://blink.watch/) Many of the [smartwatch wearables on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-round-2) are designed as a supplemental device to a smartphone, but the '[BLINK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blink-2k-video-doorbells)' smartwatch takes things in a different direction. The 'BLINK' smartwatch is capable of being used on its own in order to let you navigate to different locations, maintain your busy schedule, track exercise and much more. The 'BLINK' smartwatch wearable runs the Marvin OS and is capable of offering ample storage space to be used in place of a smartphone when you are looking to trim the number of devices you're using. The 'BLINK' smartwatch features a stainless steel design as well as an AMOLED screen to ensure optimal display quality. The device is topped with [Gorilla Glass 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-8a), which ensures it remains shatterproof. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 51% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Standalone Smartwatch Wearables:** Opportunities for designing smartwatches as a primary device to replace smartphones. - **Custom-tailored Operating Systems:** Potential for development of operating systems specifically designed for smartwatch wearables. - **Smartwatch Storage Capacity:** Increasing storage capacity to enable standalone use of smartwatch wearables. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** Manufacturing and design of smartwatch wearables. - **Operating Systems:** Development of custom-tailored operating systems for smartwatch wearables. - **Glass and Display Technology:** Innovations in glass and display technology to improve the durability and visual quality of smartwatch wearables. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapsync-band1.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbeats.md) - [Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one.md) - [Stylish Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch.md) - [Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-7-amoled-edition.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md)