Tag Archives: Gian Luigi Singh

Nothing smartwatch design with transparent sides of the dial has “Nothing” to hide!

Posted on by

A transparent dial smartwatch that exposes the innards from the casing’s sides is what I’ll take with both hands if Nothing adds one to their future line-up.

Carl Pei and his ideology have always inspired me to follow a very transparent approach in life. His separation from OnePlus into a refreshing phase of his next venture Nothing has made headlines for all the good reason – right from the initial phase to the debut of the first-ever product in the brand’s line-up. The Nothing ear (1) earbuds have brought new precedence in earphone design to the industry with zero compromises in audio quality or other features at a price that brings a smile to audiophiles’ faces.

So what will be the next exciting offering by Nothing? Will it be another audio product or something related to fitness and lifestyle? I’m betting on the latter and Gian Luigi Singh’s concept supports my belief. Quite understandably christened Wrist (1), the smartwatch envisioned by Gian follows in the footsteps of ear (1) earbuds. The wearable with a 38mm by 10mm case revolves around the philosophy of transparency in consumer products (and I love it), displaying the raw beauty of the complicated inner mechanism of the smartwatch.

This is reminiscent of some of the high-end skeletal watches or the niche transparent watches that expose the innards like the watch movement and other mechanical parts. So, unlike other contemporary smartwatches on the market, the Wrist (1) will expose internal components by using a crystal clear transparent case, displaying the raw beauty of the precise engineering of what makes the wearable tick from the sides. To keep up with the competition, Nothing will inculcate health and fitness-centric features such as a heart rate monitor and step counter. This is courtesy of the LED and photodiodes that work in tandem with the AI algorithms for the most accurate measurements.

Of course, the smartwatch will get water-resistant aesthetics to keep clear of water splashes or rain. The watch will be powered by Google’s Wear OS to make all the Google services run smoothly for an unparalleled user experience. Keeping in tune with the brand’s ecosystem, the Wrist (1) smartwatch will seamlessly pair with the Nothing ear (1) earbuds to keep a check on the battery and audio levels or customize the gesture controls.

If Car Pie and his team are watching this concept, they’d want to bring this to life for sure. Who knows, they might already be working on something similar or planning one for the future? Any which way, a transparent smartwatch by Nothing has got my huge thumbs up, already!

Designer: Gian Luigi Singh

This Swiss army knife of power banks is a must-have EDC for the digital age

Posted on by

Loaded with modular magnetic slots, the Modulor comes with a flashlight, a Qi wireless charger and a flash drive module to be the one gadget that solves multiple concerns.

Modularity has a significant advantage because it brings so much more to the table. So why not have a power bank that does more than just charging up your gadgets? This power bank concept designed by Gian Luigi Singh does precisely that, and it’s already on my wishlist!

Meet Modulor, as the name suggests, a modular power bank concept that comes with swappable components to go beyond an ordinary power bank. These external modules fit into place securely, courtesy of the magnetic pogo pins. The modular design is reinforced by an internal skeleton system – on which you can easily swap in modules like LED light or storage for transferring data. Physically, the action mimics inserting a battery into your phone or a camera – everything fits in its place with a reason.

The Modulor is designed to hold a 5W LED Light Module capable of 6000K color temperature for finding things in the dark or using it as a flashlight. Then there is the 32B flash drive module having 35Mb/s reading speed and a wireless Qi charging pad attachment having a 7.5W charging rate.

Inspired by Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone, which came to light way back in 2013 – but never hit fruition – the Modulor wants to bring the convenience of external swappable modules for intended functions. So, besides the primary purpose of portable battery storage, the power bank has customizable elements, making it a must-have in every backpack.

The 5,000mAh power bank comes in three trendy pastel color options – a silver grey, a slate green, and a martian red. Unlike Project Ara, the power bank has an effortless mechanism to fit in the different modules and take them out when not in use or swap with another module. With smartphones being forever in our hands and a power bank becoming the new-age EDC, Modulor’s design allows the power bank to become a multifunctional EDC for the digital age!

Designer: Gian Luigi Singh