If you're so attached to your mobile phone that you walk around with it in your hand, why not try a concept like the Watch-Me on for size? This is Kwan Yoo's idea for a futuristic smart watch that brings conversation and information right to your wrist.
The designer explains that for a gadget to be rightly considered "wearable," it must be comfortable and it mustn't interfere with the user's movements. This product would be a slim and sleek strap that would wrap flexibly around one's arm with a belt-like band. The majority of the visible strip would be a malleable touchscreen interface that displays the time and a few of one's favorite apps. The Watch-Me smartwatch would receive text messages, emails and more, plus it could display the realtime look of the weather as a simulated background.
What's Driving This Trend
- Wearable Technology
- The trend of wearable technology is providing opportunities for innovative devices like the Watch-Me smartwatch.
- Flexible Displays
- The use of malleable touchscreen interfaces is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the display industry.
- Real-time Information
- The demand for instant access to information is driving the development of smartwatches that provide real-time updates.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- The technology industry can leverage the trend of wearable technology to create innovative devices.
- Display
- The display industry can explore the use of flexible displays to create more versatile and user-friendly products.
- Communication
- The communication industry can benefit from the demand for real-time information by developing smart devices that provide instant updates.
