WATCH DESIGN
WATCH DESIGN
WATCH DESIGN
WATCH DESIGN
Design for HK Watch & Clock Design Competition
(Student Group)
Hong Kong Design Institute | Year 2
Inspired by the eye as “the window to the soul,” this design blends simplicity and elegance into a high-fashion timepiece. The human eye serves as the central motif of the watch face.
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// Challenge
To create a minimalist luxury watch that embodies the symbolism of the eye while maintaining precise timekeeping.
// Philosophy
Capturing the essence of perception and insight through a timeless and functional minimalist design.
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// Solution
+ Eye-shaped watch face without numerals, allowing the hands to evoke eye movement.
+ Clean, transparent glass design emphasizing purity and simplicity.
+ Elegant, minimalist aesthetic with smooth, sleek lines.
// Actions
+ Prioritized minimalist style with functional design.
+ Developed prototypes to optimize ergonomics.
+ Explored glass for the face and strap, balancing durability and elegance.
+ Ensured a balance of aesthetics and practicality for wearability.
// Deliverables
+ Final design sketches and 3D renders.
+ Material testing for glass and strap.
McQueen
Inspired Watch Design
（ School Project )
Hong Kong Design Institute | Year 2
Inspired by Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection’s bold geometry and dark elegance, this design translates the brand’s signature hexagonal patterns and sophisticated color palette into a wearable timepiece.
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// Challenge
To translate a fashion brand’s design language into a functional and aesthetically striking watch, respecting the brand identity while creating a novel, everyday wearable.
// Philosophy
To seamlessly integrate fashion and timepieces, where a watch narrates a story akin to clothing. The goal was to capture McQueen’s iconic style, merging the brand’s essence with the timepiece’s utility.
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// Solution
+ Integrated hexagonal honeycomb patterns from McQueen’s collection into the watch face and casing.
+ Employed a color palette of champagne gold, black, and transparent yellow, reflecting the strength and nobility of the bee (McQueen’s inspiration).
+ Combined jewelry design elements to create a timepiece that functions as both an accessory and a timekeeping device, emphasizing fashion and function.
// Actions
+ Analyzed McQueen’s designs to extract key visual elements.
+ Experimented with shapes and finishes to achieve a luxury aesthetic.
+ Integrated McQueen’s color palette into the timepiece design.
+ Created renderings to capture the contrast between dark and metallic elements.
// Deliverables
+ Branding and marketing visuals highlighting the product’s high-fashion appeal.
+ Concept designs showcasing hexagonal patterns and color choices.
Design for HK Watch & Clock Design Competition
(Student Group)
Hong Kong Design Institute | Year 3
A conceptual necklace watch that reimagines timekeeping as wearable fashion jewelry, drawing inspiration from the powerful imagery of Chinese dragons soaring through clouds.
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// Challenge
To defy conventional wristwatch design by integrating rich cultural symbolism into a unique and wearable necklace form.
// Philosophy
To explore unconventional timepiece formats where wearable objects become functional storytelling pieces. The dragon amidst clouds symbolizes the fluid passage of time.
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// Solution
+ Pendant-style necklace design for a novel wearable experience.
+ Cloud-shaped hour markers replace traditional numerals, referencing the dragon’s mythical realm.
+ Mysterious and elegant aesthetic, fusing cultural elements with experimental design.
// Actions
+ Leveraged previous eyewear design language for visual consistency.
+ Explored various wearable formats before settling on the necklace structure.
+ Developed detailed visual mockups showcasing the design and how it’s worn.
+ Integrated aesthetics and symbolic narrative within the design details.
// Deliverables
+ 3D model of the necklace watch with concept sketches and orthographic views.
+ High-fidelity renderings illustrating materials, textures, and lighting.
Watch Bands Design
（ School Project )
Hong Kong Design Institute | Year 2
This project focuses on elevating the often-overlooked watch band by exploring how material, style, color, and patterns can enhance the timepiece-wearing experience. The goal was to create a versatile, attractive, and functional watch band.
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// Challenge
To redesign the watch band, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and comfort, while ensuring it complements the overall watch design and suits both casual and formal occasions.
// Philosophy
Watchbands are essential in defining a timepiece’s identity, not secondary components. This design elevates the band by experimenting with materials and patterns to create a bold, yet comfortable accessory.
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// Solution
+ Experimented with geometric patterns and textures for visual impact.
+ Implemented color contrasts to create a modern and versatile look.
+ Used high-quality renderings to showcase materials and lighting, ensuring visual appeal.
// Actions
+ Created prototypes to test comfort and wearability.
+ Utilized 3D software to visualize the watchband’s design.
+ Focused on strong lighting in renderings to highlight design features.
// Deliverables
+ Material samples and texture tests.
+ High-quality 3D renderings of the watch band from multiple angles.