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Samsung Galaxy Watch Design Story

There are midnight Black, Silver and Rose Gold product of Galaxy Watch.

Individuality is of utmost importance
for Millennials, and for them, a wearable device
should not be limited to simply making everyday
life smarter. Inspired by the desires of Millennials
to become set apart from the crowd and create
their own unique lifestyles, the Galaxy Watch
has gone through another sturdy process of
refinement. The unique design of the bezel and
the brilliance of the newly enhanced intelligent
Circular UX demand the attention of those who
desire novelty. We hereby introduce the all-new
Galaxy Watch that has gone through a remarkable
evolution to accompany energetic moments,
meaningful days, and charismatic lives.

Cover Story

  • This is an image of a building.

  • This is an image of a woman with a skateboard.

  • This is an image of a hand wearing Galaxy Watch Silver holding a tumbler.

Galaxy Watch, Expanding the Horizons of Style

There probably aren’t as many people who put on
a watch only to check time. The wristwatch has
gone above and beyond its archaic role following
its integration with smart technology. With a
refined design that seeks to preserve the essence
of the ‘Watch-ness’ and the Circular UX that opened
a new paradigm for user experiences, Samsung
Electronics left an unforgettable impression
in the field of wearable devices.

This is an image of Galaxy Watch silver, Midnight Black, and Rose Gold product being split into three parts.

  • This is the product image of Galaxy Watch Silver.

    Silver

  • This is the product image of Galaxy Watch Midnight Black.

    Midnight Black

  • This is the product image of Galaxy Watch Rose Gold.

    Rose Gold

A deeper focus on sportiness and more finely
detailed sensibilities of a real watch redefine
the Galaxy Watch. The Galaxy Watch is both
a wearable device and an accessory that is capable
of simultaneously exuding a classical and modern
presence. State-of-the-art technology has been
concentrated and condensed into the beautiful
form of the Galaxy Watch to accompany the daily
lives of Millennials, becoming a key ingredient
for a unique life that is not bound to conformity.
The Galaxy Watch is available in 46mm and 42mm
sizes, as well as in three different designs to offer
a wide selection to its users. The 46mm Silver
features a harmonious blend of silver and black
that boasts a stylish look and feel. Its design guides
users to visually follow the flow of the silver body
to establish a slimmer look. The 42mm product
comes in a compact size with trendy colors such
as the deeply sentimental Midnight Black and
the brilliantly glowing Rose Gold, two designs that
offer users more options to enjoy the Galaxy Watch.
The Rose Gold’s rear case comes with a deep brown
color that captures the elegance created by the mix
and match of brown and gold.

Whether you’re enjoying refreshing beach
activities, concentrating on your work in an office,
or beaming with energy in a heated concert, smart
technology continues behind the scene. Regardless
of time and place, the Galaxy Watch on your wrist
will always radiate its unique charm and style
for you.

Interview

There are midnight Black, Silver and Rose Gold product of Galaxy Watch.

The Refined Essence of the Galaxy Watch

Individuality, innovation, and refinement
for perfection were part of the Galaxy Watch as it
progressed over the years. Endless contemplation
and the fierce passion of designers lie at the center
of this process. We asked designers about
the journey of creating the perfect daily watch that
completes your look whether you’re wearing
a fancy suit or keeping it casual, while empowering
everyday lives with smart technology
and brilliant style.

  1. Exquisite and delicate
    details lead to a new dimension
    of perfection.

    This is the detail image of bezel of Galaxy Watch.

    Q1. There are lots of special things about the Galaxy
    Watch. It showcases a wide array of selections
    that wasn’t available before, such as coming
    in two different sizes and various colors. What
    kinds of changes were made to its outer design?

    The newest Galaxy Watch design focused
    on Millennials, a generation that prioritizes
    stylishness and loves being active without bounds.
    Our answer to the needs of this generation was
    an outer design that covers a wide range of styles
    from classical moods with elegance to casual moods
    with a dose of freedom. We also made sure to inherit
    the legacy of the real watch philosophy we held
    over the years to instill a more perfected identity
    of the watch. Whereas the previous model featured
    a more masculine identity with its weighty body
    and bold thickness, the Galaxy Watch puts focus
    on micro details to create a more sensitive design.
    This design has a tight-knit and low-cut knurling
    finish of the bezel to minimize malfunctions and
    create a natural style suitable for women as well.
    The design embodies the spirit of activeness,
    inspired by the remarkably sporty racing watch.
    The index design with the inverted triangle is
    one of the results of this design. The tip of the index
    triangle is designed to precisely align with the hands
    of the watch so that users can accurately tell time
    even in active and dynamic conditions.

  2. The changes in the strap
    brought another stylistic evolution
    to the Galaxy Watch.

    This is the detail image of strap of Galaxy Watch.

    Q2. We think the strap is another important component
    that accentuates the Galaxy Watch’s design.

    Yes. We tried to capture not only the style of
    the Galaxy Watch but also the various preferences
    of our users with the strap. The silicon strap features
    a new stripe pattern design that wraps around
    your wrist to express a sense of speediness and
    activity. Furthermore, each product comes with
    straps in multiple colors, which users can mix and
    match with the body to give a unique makeover
    of the Galaxy Watch’s mood.
    The 46mm Silver’s Onyx Black, Deep Ocean Blue,
    and Basalt Gray straps bring an exquisite finish
    to the product’s charm. The 42mm Midnight Black
    comes with Onyx Black, Lunar Gray, Terracotta
    Red, Lime Yellow, and Cosmo Purple straps,
    and the 42mm Rose Gold can be paired with Pink
    Beige, Cloud Gray, and Natural Brown straps
    for users to blend different colors and express
    distinctive moods for every occasion.
    These colorful Galaxy Watch straps can be matched
    with the Galaxy Note9’s case as well, so users can
    stylize their smartphone and smart watch
    with a singular visual identity.

  3. As soon as you wear it,
    you will experience great values
    brought by the smallest changes.

    갤This is the detail image of back side of Galaxy Watch.

    Q3. As a wearable device, aspects related to hardware,
    such as battery life, must have been taken into
    consideration.

    That’s right. The Galaxy Watch isn’t a device you
    can easily and regularly charge as you would with
    a smartphone, so there have always been consumer
    needs for longer battery life. That’s why we put in
    a lot of effort regarding the battery every time we
    released a new product in the series and have
    extended the battery life each time as a result.
    For the Galaxy Watch, you will once again
    experience a longer battery life compared to
    previous models.
    You can correctly assume that the Galaxy Watch’s
    hardware has gone through a comprehensive
    transformation. The most noticeable part is
    the sensor located on the back of the product. We
    increased the number of rear sensors that touch
    the body to more precisely and quickly detect
    information regarding user conditions. On the
    other hand, we decreased the surface area of
    the sensor that touches the skin and designed it to
    protrude slightly to better detect user conditions
    while eliminating inconveniences such as
    the accumulation of humidity.

Four Galaxy Watch product designers.

  • Tommy Choi
  • Hyemin Bae
  • Jaehyung Hong
  • Sanhui Oh

  • This is an image listing various color straps of Galaxy Watch.

  • This is the detail image of bezel knurling of Galaxy Watch Silver.

  • This is the detail image of case of Galaxy Watch Rose Gold.

Keywords

Wear a Galaxy Watch Rose Gold and turn the knurled bezel.

Notable UX Keywords for the Galaxy Watch

The key component that makes the Galaxy Watch’s
signature, circular bezel design shine with more
radiance is the ingenious Circular UX that lies within.
Using five main keywords, let’s look at the Galaxy
Watch’s new and improved UX that has been finely
crafted with functions that are much more useful
and intuitive.

  1. Gainliness

    The new watch face design, which serves as
    the symbolic countenance of the Galaxy Watch,
    establishes a stylistic flow that connects with
    the shape of the product. The diverse watch face
    designs can be stylized in countless ways, and
    by featuring a screen similar to an actual watch,
    the device elevates real watch sensibilities and
    provides an experience no different from wearing
    a real watch.

  2. Optimization

    The UX has been optimized based on the circular
    layout to waste no space and provide increased
    visibility of information and letters even on a small
    screen. Through Text Sliding and Auto Resizing,
    users can adjust the size of letters or slide through
    different information so that they never miss even
    a single piece of content.

  3. Seamlessness

    Experiences from the many different devices
    of Samsung Electronics can seamlessly connect to
    the Galaxy Watch. Major features of the screen and
    its icons, such as My Photo+, have been designed
    in adherence to the Galaxy Note9’s style and color
    scheme to maintain a consistent visual experience.
    Additionally, you can use and control multiple
    devices with the Galaxy Watch without having to
    unlock each device. The Galaxy Watch will be
    the key you need to traverse through the wide
    selection of Samsung Electronics devices.

  4. Sensitivity

    From a smiling icon that pops up when the battery
    is fully charged to tutorial animations that teach
    users how to exercise, the many different
    enjoyable and sentimental visuals featured on the
    Galaxy Watch provide users with a profound sense
    of joy. Furthermore, by integrating the sound of
    a ticking clock that can be heard when a user puts
    their ear close to the watch, we made sure to
    capture the auditory sentiments of a real watch.

  5. Consideration

    The Galaxy Watch also empathizes with those who
    have limited sensory perception. The device has
    been instilled with thoughtfulness so that more
    people can conveniently use the device. The screen
    reader function has been improved to provide
    a friendly and detailed guide to users when
    the function is selected. Also, we’ve included more
    screen zoom-in ratios, and the ability to see
    zoomed-in content by scrolling the bezel to help
    those who are visually impaired precisely check
    time and other information.

Designer’s
Pick

Wear Galaxy Watch Midnight Silver and hold the Kettle Bell.

A Smart Guide to Using the Galaxy Watch

A wearable device that can only execute functions
or commands that have been inputted by a user is
no longer a new thing. The Galaxy Watch explores
new functions for its user and is equipped with
a transcendent UX that suggests functions
categorized based on different situations. How can
the evolution of the intelligent Galaxy Watch
transform our everyday lives? Check out these
suggestions from a designer on how to use
the Galaxy Watch to perfect your own smart and
spectacular life style.

  1. Pick 1. A Smart Way to Manage Time
    with the Galaxy Watch

    How great would it be if someone gave you
    a clear-cut briefing of your tasks for the day?
    The Galaxy Watch goes beyond its basic role of just
    telling you time and helps you plan and efficiently
    use your time as well.

    My Day Watch

    Your schedule for the day can be displayed based
    on the pertaining times on the watch face.

    Daily Briefing

    Every morning, you can be briefed on weather and
    health information. At night, a summarized report
    of your health throughout the day and reminders
    for uncompleted tasks will help you efficiently
    manage time with just your Galaxy Watch alone.
    The device pairs with the Galaxy Series so that you
    can easily check schedules you saved on your
    phone through the Galaxy Watch.

    Dual Time Watch

    A function useful for travelers and global business
    professionals, this helps users check times from
    different time zones all at once on the watch face.
    When the watch detects that a user’s time zone
    has changed, it preemptively suggests the Dual
    Time Watch.

  2. Pick 2. Quickly Shift Modes
    to Wholly Focus on Your Needs

    The Galaxy Watch once again carefully deliberated
    on the needs of our users and the different
    situations they face each day. User convenience has
    been enhanced through the ability to quickly shift
    through different modes to accommodate
    different situations, which helps users wholly focus
    on the moments of these situations.

    Theater Mode

    The smart watch screen is always brightly lit, which
    can cause inconvenience for users depending on
    the situation they are in. The Theater Mode
    prevents all elements of interruption, such as light
    or alarms, when users are in a theater.

    Goodnight Mode

    Whether you’re sleeping or simply want to get
    some uninterrupted rest, the Goodnight Mode will
    make sure you’re not bothered by any alarms other
    than the ones you’ve set yourself.

  3. Pick 3. A Personally Customized Way
    to Care for Your Health

    The lifestyles of Millennials place importance in the
    values of happiness experienced from ordinary
    occurrences of everyday life, and this mindset
    directly leads to their increased interest in
    the wellness of both body and mind. The Galaxy
    Watch will detect a user’s physical condition and
    help maintain healthy day-to-day lives.

    Stress Tracker

    This tracker will check your stress levels and help
    manage it through stress-relieving breathing
    exercises. When using the consecutive tracking
    settings, you can see the real-time trends of your
    stress level.

    Sleep Tracker

    Your sleep patterns are tracked automatically and
    analyzed into four different stages to help you
    organize and manage your sleep cycle better.

    Various Workouts

    The Galaxy Watch’s fitness function now features
    39 total exercises, which is a powerful upgrade
    from the previous selection of only 18 exercises.
    You can choose and edit an exercise and gradually
    build up your own exercise report.

    Back-to-back Workout

    Once an exercise is over, you can designate the
    next exercise through a questionnaire so that your
    workout routine carries on without pausing. Even
    if you do multiple exercises, your records will be
    tracked through the multiple workout report which
    can help you maintain a well-organized workout
    routine all on your own.

Ten Galaxy Watch UX designers.

  • Dayun Ha
  • Giyong Lee
  • Sookkyung Lee
  • Jaehyun Han
  • Moonjeong Kim
  • Somina Min
  • Deokho Hwang
  • Cheolhoon Kang
  • Minho Yang
  • Sanghwa Lee

There are midnight Black, Silver and Rose Gold product of Galaxy Watch with two bags, a pair of sunglasses and a perfume.

Even in a fast-changing world,
the individuality of life must go on.
From simply being a wearable device
that accentuates your wrist, the Galaxy Watch
now brings completion to a smart lifestyle
that begins from your wrist. The Galaxy Watch
will continue to advance to accompany
Millennials that never ceases to take on
new challenges toward the unknown.