S-Watch 550's

A smartwatch for a vintage streetstyle brand? Aime Leon Dore X New Balance (ALD x NB) have made their mark in the fashion industry with their retro/90’s hip-hop inspired looks. Mainly taking inspo from their sneakers, the smartwatch will take on certain forms, lines and details that will solidify the look for ALD X NB.

Timeline

January - May 2023
Valencia, Spain

Role

UI Designer, Product Designer

Tools

Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Fusion 360,

KeyShot

Review 101:

New York City’s Aimé Leon Dore and Boston’s New Balance have quickly become one of the top teams in sneaker collaborations. Since they started working together in 2019, both brands have grown in popularity, especially with the revival of the NB 550.


The smartwatch pays tribute to the iconic NB 550, drawing inspiration from its logo and design, while seamlessly blending the aesthetic and spirit of the Aimé Leon Dore brand.

Imagery

ALD x NB

Personas

ALD x NB

Quick Forms

Exploration of smartwatch design focused on experimenting with the face, band, and buttons to determine the best fit for the brand. Multiple sketches from various angles were created to fully understand the form and functionality of the smartwatch.

Looking for Inspo

After examining the brand's most popular sneaker, I knew I wanted to incorporate its iconic logo into the smartwatch design. I decided to feature it prominently on the metal band/clasp. Here, I experiment with the logo's form, redesigning it to complement the overall shape of the watch.

Smartwatch UI

Time / Music / Running

When designing the UI for the smartwatch, ideations were made for a clock, music and running. Aesthetics were taken into consideration, deeming what is recognizable to the brand. Light lines, grids and other icons are utilized to enforce the ALD X NB branding in the UI for the smartwatch.

When designing the UI for the smartwatch, ideations were made for a clock, music and running. Aesthetics were taken into consideration, deeming what is recognizable to the brand. Light lines, grids and other icons are utilized to enforce the ALD X NB branding in the UI for the smartwatch.

Final

S-WATCH 550'S - 2023

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