
Apple Watch wint eerste prijs voor design
De Apple Watch iOS nog niet uitgekomen, komende maandag horen we daar meer over tijdens het
Special Event. De Apple Watch zelf komt in april uit, we weten alleen nog niet op welke datum.
Dat de Apple Watch nog niet uit is gekomen was geen belemmering voor iF Design Awards, want die hebben de gouden Design Award voor 2015 al aan de Apple Watch gegeven. Hieronder de tekst van hun website, met daaronder het juryrapport:
Apple Watch features revolutionary new technologies, a pioneering interface, and a design that honors the rich tradition of watchmaking. Apple Watchs design and interface were created specifically for a smaller device. The Digital Crown is an innovative way to navigate, the display features Force Touch, which senses the difference between a tap and a press, and the Taptic Engine enables a new vocabulary of notifications you can both hear and feel. The beautifully designed and durable Apple Watch enclosures are crafted from custom alloys of polished or space black stainless steel, space gray or silver anodized aluminum, and 18-karat gold.
The idea of combining classic materials such as leather and metal with state-of-the-art technology to create a very individual fashion accessory has resulted in a delightful product offering a holistic user experience. The Apple Watch scores highly for each design detail and is an altogether extraordinary piece of design. For us, it is already an icon.