Fashionable Services for Wearables

• DOI: 10.1145/2971485.2971505
• Publication Date: 2016-10-26T13:20:08Z
• Authors: Oskar Juhlin; Yanqing Zhang; Jinyi Wang; Anders Andersson
• Keywords: Wearable Technology; Expression (computer science)

With the advent of wearable devices equipped with publicly visible screens, we argue for need to apply fashion thinking in designing their visual expression. The screen provides endless variations expression, beyond traditional clothing. topic motivates us investigate potential assembling "fashion thinking" services generation, create new forms use that wearers will adore, as they do clothes. Disregarding design might lead user dissatisfaction and missed opportunities. In an explorative study triangulate three methods i.e. a small on smart watches dressing practices; invention service called "Watch Figuracy", watch face contextually dependent wearer's dressed ensemble, initial feedback study. Altogether indicate hybrids shortcomings utilizing color theory matching outfit.