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Maze-Inspired Timepieces

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Kisai Optical Illusion Watch by Tokyoflash is Confusing to Read

— January 28, 2012 — Fashion
The Kisai Optical Illusion watch by Tokyoflash is the latest product released by the Japanese watch brand. With a screen that seems to display a confusing geometric pattern, this futuristic LCD watch actually delivers the time digitally in the middle of this visual chaos.

Like an optical illusion, this timepiece is all about how the user sees it and experiences it. The time is hidden in a complex maze; however, with practice, it's possible to read the time. If seeing the time through this diagonal line becomes too complicated for different matters, there is the option of an alternate screen where the hours and minutes are displayed in the traditional way.

With a touchscreen and sophisticated style, the Kisai Optical Illusion watch has also an alarm mode and backlight.
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusion Watches - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in creating watches that incorporate optical illusions to display the time.
2. Futuristic LCD Watches - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing LCD watches with cutting-edge designs and features.
3. Touchscreen Timepieces - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in designing touchscreen watches that offer advanced functionality and stylish aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Watch Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored by watch manufacturers to create unique and technologically advanced timepieces.
2. Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the fashion accessories industry for creating trendy and avant-garde watches with unconventional designs.
3. Electronics and Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the electronics and technology industry by developing innovative and futuristic watches with advanced features and functionalities.
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