Title of Design: Geometry
Finalist: Tang Chun Kit
The idea of “minimalism” has influenced various aspects in arts and culture. Apart from visual art of architecture, painting, sculpture, installations and design, it has also heavily influenced the way of expression in music and literature. Minimalist has also become an increasingly popular lifestyle, influencing the design of various products, fashion, architecture, interior design etc. Of course, minimalism is also a very popular style in timepiece design.
Simplicity is not simple. The concept of “minimalism” has been interpreted differently in various industries, and is often used in interior design. This work is inspired by the application techniques used in interior design, highlighting “lines” and sense of space, using geometry as the theme, and returning to the basic design. Points, lines and planes constitute the concept of geometry. This work uses simple lines and geometric graphics to highlight the concept of “space” in the timepiece as well as the effect of light penetration in a fashionable and simple way.
To put the concept of “minimalism” in practice, the geometric design of the watch deliberately eliminates the design of lugs and crowns. The movement is using Hybrid Smart Gear box Movement and far infrared technology is adopted on the watch glass for time adjustment function. Smart movements generally give an impression that they are used in sports style watch design. The adoption of smart movements in the present simplistic design is therefore a challenge to the designer.