Motorola to Host Live Hangout on Air to Talk Moto 360 Design
Tune in Wednesday, March 19 to watch Jim Wicks talk about the design of the new wearable
Motorola just dropped the bombshell of Moto 360 on us moments ago, and now we'll have a better idea of how it was designed tomorrow with a Hangout on Air hosted by lead designer Jim Wicks. The Hangout is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19th, where Wicks will dive deep into the design philosophy behind this revolutionary smartwatch.
About the Moto 360
The Moto 360 represents a paradigm shift in wearable design. Unlike the rectangular smartwatches that have dominated the market, Motorola has chosen a classic round watch face that looks stunning and feels natural on the wrist.
Key Design Features
- Circular display - a first for smartwatches
- Premium materials: stainless steel and genuine leather
- Classic watch aesthetics with modern technology
- Powered by Android Wear
- Google Now integration
- "OK Google" voice commands
What to Expect from the Hangout
Jim Wicks, Motorola's Senior VP of Consumer Experience Design, will discuss:
- The inspiration behind the circular design
- Material choices and craftsmanship
- How they balanced fashion with technology
- The challenges of building a round smartwatch
- User experience considerations
Why This Matters
The Moto 360 marks a significant moment in wearable technology. While other manufacturers have focused purely on specs and features, Motorola has prioritized design and wearability. This approach could define the future of smartwatches.
As someone who has always believed that technology should blend seamlessly into our lives, I'm excited to see Motorola taking this design-first approach. A smartwatch should look like a watch first, and be smart second.
How to Watch
The Hangout will be streamed live on Google+ and YouTube. Make sure to tune in if you're interested in learning about the thought process behind what could be the best-looking smartwatch ever made.
Originally published on Apavayan World on March 18, 2014. This is an archived post from my old Android tech blog.