Concept Sunday

Concept Sunday: Rolex Navigator smartwatch

Rolex Navigator smartwatch concept

Luxury watch brands are slowly jumping onto wearables. Some have already announced their first smartwatches. Among them are Breitling, Mondaine and Frederique Constant with the Breitling B55 Connected Chronograph, the Mondaine Helvetica No 1 Smart and the Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch respectively. A number of other companies have announced their intention to jump into the space as well. Tag Heuer announced at […]

Concept Sunday: Ubuntu Watch R smartwatch

Ubuntu Watch R smartwatch concept

Ubuntu has so far failed to make an impression in the mobile space. A single device, the BQ Aquaris E is currently available. The (overly) Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign failed to raise the funds needed to build what could have been an impressive smartphone. More smartphones, including models from Meizu, are coming but it is unlikely that Ubuntu will be […]

Concept Sunday: Braille Smart Gear smartwatch for the visually impaired

Braille Smart Gear concept

As useful as smartwatches can be, they primarily rely on visual cues to convey information. A vibration alert may call your attention but the key information, such as an incoming call or text or a social media update, is show on the display. As such, they are of limited value to the visually impaired. South Korean designer Jihoon Kim came […]

Concept Sunday: Wearable Alzheimer’s Pill Box

Alzheimer's wearable pillbox concept

Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that is made more difficult to manage due to the fact patients suffer from memory loss. This makes it challenging for them to remember to take the medications that treat some of the symptoms and effects. The wearable Alzheimer’s Pill Box designed by Assal Hazrati is a concept that could help patients easily stick to […]

Concept Sunday: Hands-free EPIC watch by José Manuel Otero

EPIC watch concept by Otero

Despite smartwatches garnering much of our attention these days, traditional watches are not at risk of disappearing any time soon. Baselworld is in full swing with manufacturers unveiling a range of new watches. Meanwhile, designers continue to dream up new concept watches. Among these is José Manuel Otero who came up with the EPIC watch earlier this year. Calling the […]

Concept Sunday: IWC Schaffhausen Smartwatch

IWC Schaffhausen Smartwatch concept

IWC, also known as International Watch Co., is a luxury Swiss watch manufacturer. While it manufactured the first ever digital watch back in 1885, it has since stuck to traditional watches and has yet to jump into the smartwatch market. That did not stop Australia’s Edmond Lau from imagining what such a device could look like. How can we merge […]