Necklace Is Also Smart: With A Circular Screen, You Can Display Photos Or Messages.

As Apple's first wearable device, the attraction of the world's attention, of course, includes some doubts.

In terms of function, Apple Watch almost integrates all the characteristics that all competitors have or does not have: it is a notification second screen, a payment terminal, and a motion monitoring device.

But it is clear that this product concept may not be appreciated by everyone.

Jennifer Darmour, the design director of Artefact design consulting and wearable technology company, thinks Apple Watch is too complex and even obscures the real meaning of "wearable". Her solution is a smart Necklace Purple, which shows your favorite family and friends' photos.

"The meaning of Purple is not to connect everyone, but to select it," Jennifer Darmour said.

"It doesn't show what 500 friends are doing, but it allows you to see the most caring people at any time, so that you can mark and preserve the most precious memories, rather than being lost in the flood of social media."

Clear positioning

Purple built-in Bluetooth, can be connected to smart phones and use application management, support Facebook, Instagram and other social applications and SMS SMS.

You need to specify several relatives and close friends with the application, and their messages and photos will be displayed on the circular screen.

The notification form of Purple is interesting, you can see.

With a slightly upturned lid, when you get new photos and messages, the screen will shine and penetrate some light, and tell you to open the lid and check the photos.

The operation of Purple is also very simple. Basically, it allows only left and right sliding and does not display complicated information.

The only additional function is called "The Peek". When you see a picture, you can see who and what friends are looking at this picture, and you can also use the preset text to reply quickly and share it with others.

Obviously, the unique hardware design and function make Purple look like a very strange device, but the designer said that it is not used to replace Instagram and other social media, but to create a different experience.

It is a twenty-first Century commemorative box. Once you could only put a picture on your chest, but no matter where you are, you can see the latest news and status of the most cherished people.

Different design methods: first solve problems and then give meaning.

Over the years, Jennifer Darmour has been committed to advocating fashion and fashion wearable products, and has been involved in smart rings Ring, smart yoga clothing and other products.

And Purple

It represents her more daring idea: not the most comprehensive interactive product, only focusing on one thing.

The design process of Purple first is to develop a functional concept, that is, to highlight the most intimate social needs.

After setting up the concept of function, you started looking for the most suitable product appearance. Jennifer Darmour collected some intimate objects to find inspiration, and finally decided to use a souvenir Box Necklace.

Obviously, this design is exquisite, small, beautiful, and can get the attention of wearers.

It is also a cultural heritage of centuries. It is very easy for people to understand and is very compatible with the function of Purple.

At the same time, Jennifer Darmour is also concerned about the shortage of wearable devices. All kinds of sports bracelets and smart watches are not beautiful enough, mainly because manufacturers want to plug in a large number of functions, resulting in the design of products can only be limited to a range.

Unfortunately, Purple is only a design prototype at present, and there is no plan for mass listing.

Of course, this does not mean that it will not be listed. Jennifer Darmour is seeking some business partners to promote this vertical and exquisite concept of wearable products.