Comments on: ‘Ripple’ e-paper watch adds texture to display time. http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/ Tokyoflash Design Studio Blog Sat, 25 May 2013 00:50:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dianekmt http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18931 Dianekmt Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:47:20 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18931 This is certainly a unique idea. Nice to see the feminine colour of the case, which looks simple and classy. Diane. This is certainly a unique idea. Nice to see the feminine colour of the case, which looks simple and classy.

Diane.

]]> By: Samukun http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18802 Samukun Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:15:54 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18802 I know what you mean with boring. But e-paper has it's own flair and this is a way more creative way to use it than the phosphor watches. Monochrome, with a cool texture plus a cool light color. Thats it :) I know what you mean with boring. But e-paper has it’s own flair and this is a way more creative way to use it than the phosphor watches. Monochrome, with a cool texture plus a cool light color. Thats it :)

]]> By: Colored circle http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18789 Colored circle Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:35:23 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18789 Hey Sam. Thanks. I was going to make the display 'woven' with vertical and horizontal strips, but that seemed a bit too obvious, and also there are some trends in design at the moment that are exploring similar territory -(think nike woven sports shoes:) - Monochrome can be boring also, but the trend for Black/dark watches makes e-ink a perfect candidate for certain looks. Anyways, I know your mind is busy coming up with something extraordinary, and I look forward to seeing it. Hey Sam. Thanks. I was going to make the display ‘woven’ with vertical and horizontal strips, but that seemed a bit too obvious, and also there are some trends in design at the moment that are exploring similar territory -(think nike woven sports shoes:) – Monochrome can be boring also, but the trend for Black/dark watches makes e-ink a perfect candidate for certain looks. Anyways, I know your mind is busy coming up with something extraordinary, and I look forward to seeing it.

]]> By: Samukun http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18787 Samukun Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:23:09 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18787 Even with gaps :D Even with gaps :D

]]> By: Samukun http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18786 Samukun Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:18:40 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18786 Ok assuming it can only be monochrome and non-animated. I really like the waves and the idea of letting the gaps be lit up to illuminate the display. This is a great image, very stylish. The message option is also very nice. It would look less cool on a just flat display - the wavy strips make it so fashionable! So, even if I imagine a conceptual reduction, it's a cool thing. Good luck with it Devindh! Ok assuming it can only be monochrome and non-animated. I really like the waves and the idea of letting the gaps be lit up to illuminate the display. This is a great image, very stylish. The message option is also very nice. It would look less cool on a just flat display – the wavy strips make it so fashionable! So, even if I imagine a conceptual reduction, it’s a cool thing. Good luck with it Devindh!

]]> By: Colored circle http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18785 Colored circle Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:10:08 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18785 Ah.....thanks for telling me that. It will definitely change the way i approach the next ideas. Ah…..thanks for telling me that. It will definitely change the way i approach the next ideas.

]]> By: Tokyoflash Japan Product Design Studio http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18782 Tokyoflash Japan Product Design Studio Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:01:14 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18782 When considering more than one piece of e-paper in the design keep in mind there has to be some space between each piece. Maybe 3-4mm When considering more than one piece of e-paper in the design keep in mind there has to be some space between each piece. Maybe 3-4mm

]]> By: Colored circle http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18780 Colored circle Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:49:38 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18780 The font used on the dimensions sheet is 'Garage Garbage' by Zhalgas Kassymkulov, and is available at dafont.com. The font used on the dimensions sheet is ‘Garage Garbage’ by Zhalgas Kassymkulov, and is available at dafont.com.

]]> By: Pete http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18778 Pete Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:49:11 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18778 I cant say whether my suggestions are the "right" direction just my opinion, but there is potential here. I look forward to seeing your other ideas too! Keep up the good work! :D I cant say whether my suggestions are the “right” direction just my opinion, but there is potential here. I look forward to seeing your other ideas too! Keep up the good work! :D

]]> By: Colored circle http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18774 Colored circle Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:39:21 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18774 Hey Pete, thanks for sharing your opinion. I have a few more e-paper ideas that will explore other aspects of this tech, hopefully I will come up with something that takes things a step in the 'right' direction. Look forward to seeing more from you. Hey Pete, thanks for sharing your opinion. I have a few more e-paper ideas that will explore other aspects of this tech, hopefully I will come up with something that takes things a step in the ‘right’ direction. Look forward to seeing more from you.

]]> By: Colored circle http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18773 Colored circle Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:33:40 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18773 Hi TF:) I must admit that the refresh rate issue is something that I didn't consider carefully enough. I have some other e-papaer ideas that I'm working on, based on the other aspect of this technology that I found interesting, i.e. its ability to be cut into custom shapes. Hi TF:)
I must admit that the refresh rate issue is something that I didn’t consider carefully enough. I have some other e-papaer ideas that I’m working on, based on the other aspect of this technology that I found interesting, i.e. its ability to be cut into custom shapes.

]]> By: Pete http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18759 Pete Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:14:19 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18759 yo=up* lol yo=up* lol

]]> By: Pete http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18757 Pete Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:13:34 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18757 I think the ripples in the face look great and I like the basic idea. Im not sure whether these elements gel that well together tho. The idea has definatley got potential, if you could find a more fundemental way of using the ripples in the display ie the ripples could make yo the numbers when certain areas are darkened lightened etc. That would give the design more depth imho. Either way its a nice concept will plenty of room for development! 5/Yes and best of luck! :D I think the ripples in the face look great and I like the basic idea. Im not sure whether these elements gel that well together tho. The idea has definatley got potential, if you could find a more fundemental way of using the ripples in the display ie the ripples could make yo the numbers when certain areas are darkened lightened etc. That would give the design more depth imho.
Either way its a nice concept will plenty of room for development! 5/Yes and best of luck! :D

]]> By: Tokyoflash Japan Product Design Studio http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2012/03/ripple-e-paper-watch-adds-texture-to-display-time/#comment-18752 Tokyoflash Japan Product Design Studio Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:24:50 +0000 http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/index.php?p=12359#comment-18752 I quite like the idea of the ripple using the e-ink. As far as I know there is only black and white available now though I remember seeing red and blue samples at a trade show once. Not available yet in the industry. One limitation with E-paper is it can't display the images quickly, so impossible to have seconds or a scrolling feature. There are also some limitations with how many segments that can be used. The contrast on some of the new e-ink is amazing, and no gaps between segments, which makes it a great technology to make seamless displays. I quite like the idea of the ripple using the e-ink. As far as I know there is only black and white available now though I remember seeing red and blue samples at a trade show once. Not available yet in the industry. One limitation with E-paper is it can’t display the images quickly, so impossible to have seconds or a scrolling feature. There are also some limitations with how many segments that can be used. The contrast on some of the new e-ink is amazing, and no gaps between segments, which makes it a great technology to make seamless displays.

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