# Braille Watches The X-Watch By Ayman | Published 2008-07-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-watch References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/07/17/mutant-timepiece/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?from_url=true&individual_id=208355&set_id=189643) The **X- Watch** by *Damian Kozlik* is a sexy X shaped L.E.D. timepiece that is designed for both sighted and blind people. Blind people can use the X-Watch by moving their fingers along the graduated watch glass which features extruded braille numbers. When a highlighted panel is touched, a sound is heard. The watch dial is compounded of LEDs under which the IC board is placed. According to Kozlik, “Every segment of the watch glass works like separated [touch switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch).” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Braille Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced braille watches with additional features for enhanced accessibility. - **L.E.D. Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create L.E.D. timepieces with innovative designs and functionalities. - **Touch Switch Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement touch switch technology in various products for improved user interactions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate braille technology into wearable devices for the visually impaired. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fashionable braille watches and accessories that cater to different user preferences. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced touch switch technology and manufacturing processes for various electronic products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-x-concept.md) - [Futuristic Iridescent Timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx5-iridescent.md) - [Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md)