Overview

Project: Mindful Clock Ring

Features: Ring band, Clock face, Haptic vibrations

Big idea: Design stylish and functional timekeepers that address my anxieties about time and support mindfulness

• https://www.pinterest.com/beanrelly/time-ring-inspiration/
• https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBacqAIdVKtskesW7yrGd2mYNW1ZIqMn&si=QcymGJVpDssbHBrw

Goals

• Design a simple smart watch ring with vibrations and a clock
• Draw inspiration from favorite watches and handmade jewelry-making techniques to design a unique watch face and band
• Learn about wearable electronics and aim for a scale small enough for a ring
• If I have the time:
  • Experiment with using upcycled, restored, or biomaterials
  • Create a corresponding ring holder alarm

Questions

• Is a microcontroller needed for the ring?
• What is the best source of energy for the ring? Should it be rechargeable?
• Should the ring be able to have multiple wave patterns for vibrations
• What tools do I need for taking apart and putting together watches?
• How much more complicated would adding a digital watchface be?

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