This question is more for the designers of BLOCKS, but everyone is as always free to express their concerns and opinions given that they do so with respect to everyone involved on this thread.
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I've noticed from many of the design pictures that the the modules appear rigid and inflexible. As a result, I get a slight impression that the smartwatch may seen more like a rigid functioning handcuff on the wrist of the user. I do know, however, that they are designing the final adjustment module to be adaptable to a variety of wrist sizes.
Has anyone on the staff done a long term ergonomics test? Has any watch prototype been worn through an entire day and/or over multiple days and tested for comfort? Does the watch shift around on the wrist of the user a lot, or does it stay in place like any watch with an adjustable wrist band?
This concern mostly comes for the feel of the product. I remember as a kid when we used to have these "spy" watches that were really bulky and loose-fitting. The toy tended to jump around on my wrist a lot and feel very cheap. I have complete faith that the designers planned the concept with ergonomics in mind. Just don't make one of the most advanced pieces of consumer technology in the world feel like a Fisher Price toy on my wrist.
The only reason this takes priority for me is because I'm pretty sure that the designers have the hardware and software down to a science, so the fact that I'm discussing ergonomics means that the BLOCKS team have done a mighty fine job of everything else so far. This is just one detail I'd like to have down.
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Thank you, everyone!
Seth M, Director
Cubical Productions
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I've noticed from many of the design pictures that the the modules appear rigid and inflexible. As a result, I get a slight impression that the smartwatch may seen more like a rigid functioning handcuff on the wrist of the user. I do know, however, that they are designing the final adjustment module to be adaptable to a variety of wrist sizes.
Has anyone on the staff done a long term ergonomics test? Has any watch prototype been worn through an entire day and/or over multiple days and tested for comfort? Does the watch shift around on the wrist of the user a lot, or does it stay in place like any watch with an adjustable wrist band?
This concern mostly comes for the feel of the product. I remember as a kid when we used to have these "spy" watches that were really bulky and loose-fitting. The toy tended to jump around on my wrist a lot and feel very cheap. I have complete faith that the designers planned the concept with ergonomics in mind. Just don't make one of the most advanced pieces of consumer technology in the world feel like a Fisher Price toy on my wrist.
The only reason this takes priority for me is because I'm pretty sure that the designers have the hardware and software down to a science, so the fact that I'm discussing ergonomics means that the BLOCKS team have done a mighty fine job of everything else so far. This is just one detail I'd like to have down.
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Thank you, everyone!
Seth M, Director
Cubical Productions
