The act of telling time has been seriously transformed by the Eva Rielland 'Visualize Differently' project, which takes sight out of the mix. The French designer has created three alternatives to traditional methods of measuring time: a clock, a minute timer and a watch. The origami timer is easily set to any amount of time, with the folds expanding around the circle to indicate how much time remains. The pieces operate through touch rather than visually reading the time or hearing an alarm. The clock can be felt for textured minute and hour indications, while the watch -- which can be worn as a necklace or bracelet -- uses vibrations in two separate circles to indicate hours and minutes.
The Eva Rielland 'Visualize Differently' timepieces offer an aesthetically simple, but incredibly intelligent design as an alternative to traditional clocks that require sight or hearing. The watch is a discreet and stylish way to keep in check, while the other pieces also act as modern artwork for the home or office.
Origami Time Tickers
The Eva Rielland 'Visualize Differently' Project Lets You Feel Time
Trend Themes
1. Tactile Timepieces - The use of touch as the primary interface for timepieces creates innovation opportunities for wearable tech and assistive technology industries.
2. Origami Design - Incorporating origami into product design creates disruption opportunities for home decor and art industries.
3. Sensory Experience - Designs that engage multiple senses to enhance user experience create innovation opportunities for product designers and marketing professionals.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Tech - The development of wearable timepieces for the visually impaired could revolutionize the assistive technology industry.
2. Home Decor - Using origami designs in home decor products can create new markets and segments in the home goods industry.
3. Art - Incorporating origami into modern art pieces creates opportunities for artists to explore new, tactile mediums.