Anacube: A geometric, analogue style LCD watch.

Design submitted by Peter from the UK.

Peter says: Since my participation in the blog I have had a few ideas for watch design inspired by cube like forms. 3D Unlimited is one of my favourite TF designs and I love the simple but cryptic looking geometry. I have often thought it would be great if it was possible to create an analogue version. “Anacube” was the result. This design also takes a few cues form the internationally recognised puzzle “Rubik” cube.

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VISE watch using Electroluminescent sheet technology

Design submitted by Heather from the USA.

Heather says: The last TF Blog Progress Report expressed interest in new technologies, such as EL sheet, which is somewhere between LCD and LED. At first, I just wanted to make a cool looking unisex design with vertically stretched always on glowing numbers. When I designed the numbers, they appeared to me like they were being squeezed together from the sides, like they were in a vise.  So I named the concept VISE.  Then I thought about what a vise actually does, and I realized that this concept can go further.  I can solve the problem of watches being too big/clunky for ladies.

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