Haptica, Tactile and Tasteful
Time on Your Hands
A Truly Functional Design
Haptica, a concept timepiece for the visually impaired designed by David Chavez, relies on a series of dials to represent military time in Braille. Users draw their finger across the tastefully integrated channel to read the time represented in raised dots.
The idea has already garnered international awards including a 2008 Spark Award.
The steely tones and stylish tech lines call to mind the abstract pattern designs of brands like Nooka—a good look on any metropolitan wrist. The Haptica is a thoughtful fusion of form and function.
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Ed, this is truly one cool watch! I mean, you have to be impressed with something so clever and useful, that’s also sleek and stylish. Nice post.
Cheers, JP
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