Published On 12 Mar 2014
Stylish smartwatches might soon become a reality. As technology becomes a more significant part of our daily lives with each year that passes by, it's becoming more and more important to find good ways to merge function and aesthetic. The good news is that wearable technology is definitely on the minds on some of the most influential tech companies of the moment.
So far, there are a couple of interesting suggestions on how technology needs could be reflected in a stylish manner. One interesting suggestion comes from Hungarian freelance designer Gábor Balogh who explained his vision for The Verge using the Swedish watchmaker's piece Triwa's Havana timepiece (with the company's permission). The designer prefers simple, discreet designs, which is why he proposes not utilizing voice control or a touchscreen, relying instead on buttons and bezel for commands.
He proposes using the bezel for controlling apps and using the buttons to control other functions like time, date or alerts. Though there are certain difficulties in implementing these features such as the fact that it would be difficult to integrate the technology into a small, circular design, it's hard to deny that, if such a smartwatch were to hit the market it would definitely be salable.
Tags: Smartwatch concepts, Smartwatches, accessory trends, must have gadgets
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