SCANFC® Engineered Watchbands


Graham Tsun-Wai CHAN
K&D Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Life nowadays is inseparable from technology, and integration of technology into design has also become a trend. Beyond using technology to enhance product performance, how to combine it with art and culture to create unique products is also an issue to ponder for designers.

Graham CHAN, a designer of K&D Holdings Limited, designed the SCANFC® Engineered Watchbands, featuring a hook and loop fastening compatible with both traditional watches and smartwatches. On one hand, the watchbands utilize NFC technology, allowing users to perform interactions and automation, such as personal automation, payment shortcuts, and sharing information. For example, the elder can link with Bio-Link contact information in case getting lost, while the product can be an event admission pass.
 

The Charm of Multiculturalism
On the other hand, the patterns of the watchbands are full of variety, and this is where art and culture are integrated. Graham has tried adding elements like neon light and Hong Kong cultural patterns to the straps, connecting the product to the community. "Hong Kong is a multicultural society, and by incorporating local elements in the design, it can achieve a combination of technology, art, fashion, and culture," Graham said.

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