Samuel Jerichow's Dot Watch Tells Time with Discreet Dots
Meghan Young — July 22, 2011 — Fashion
References: yankodesign & trendsnow.net
There are minimal timepieces and then there is the Dot Watch. A sleek and simple wristband, it looks more like a futuristic cuff than an actual device that tells the time. Of course, the discreet inner workings of the Dot Watch might just save you the trouble of small chit chat whenever you are asked what time it is.
Designed by Samuel Jerichow, the Dot Watch essentially tells time using, you guessed it, dots. Although it seems pretty complicated at first, it really isn't. Basically, the Dot Watch does away with the traditional face, but not entirely with the hands. Instead of utilizing those classic hands, however, Jerichow replaces them with three dots, two of which remain hidden until the middle one is pressed. Once pressed, the minute and hour indicators pop up to tell the time.
Designed by Samuel Jerichow, the Dot Watch essentially tells time using, you guessed it, dots. Although it seems pretty complicated at first, it really isn't. Basically, the Dot Watch does away with the traditional face, but not entirely with the hands. Instead of utilizing those classic hands, however, Jerichow replaces them with three dots, two of which remain hidden until the middle one is pressed. Once pressed, the minute and hour indicators pop up to tell the time.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Timepieces - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sleek and simple timepieces that deviate from traditional designs.
2. Discreet Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing discreet and minimalist wearable technology that seamlessly integrates into everyday life.
3. Innovative Time-telling Methods - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in exploring alternative ways of displaying time through creative and unconventional methods.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion accessories industry by creating ultra-minimalist timepieces that appeal to minimalistic fashion trends.
2. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by designing discreet wearable technology with innovative and minimalist time-telling features.
3. Product Design - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in product design by reimagining traditional watch designs with unconventional time-telling methods and minimalist aesthetics.
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