houdini concept by jose manuel otero from spain
designer's own words:
i would like to share the history of this concept, born in 2013, after the presentation of lexus is 300h.
Inspired by the graphic display system in the control panel of this model, houdini emerged, to be part of your life hour by hour and second to second.
what is houdini?
a watch, only a watch, with a graphical interface and advanced computer technology already developed by lexus for tft screens panels information of their models of high-end cars.
houdini is not a smartwatch, just a watch with some special features that make it different and attractive to the lexus user and that allows it to interact with your car and connect to “amazing emotions” universe.
a multisensory, special and full of nuances experience.
enjoy of sight
with a high definition screen tft / led, protected with sapphire crystal.
with different customizable faces.
with a aerodynamic and sports design shapes.
with the combination of materials and finishes.
enjoy hearing
its technology allows, on analog displays can include the sound of mechanism of a watch with automatic machinery.
it also incorporates alarms or interaction sounds in areas with touch technology.
enjoy the smell
houdini included as innovation, the user enjoy your favorite lexus odorous essence through a replaceable device at the bottom of the watch case in contact with the skin, this will facilitate evaporation, which remind us in a subtle way to that “smell lexus” and that will always accompany us.
enjoy the taste
analogical or digital, techno or sporty, but always elegant, so you can taste your houdini in any situation.
enjoy touch
no doubt it will be the way you will enjoy this concept, not only because it incorporates touch technology or materials, textures, dimensions and weight; but also by the solidity of its perfect finish.
yes, now comes the part that makes it really different and unique this design. the houdini part, nearly illusionism.
if we press in the central area, just above the lexus symbol will be displayed a touch panel that as right or left, like the image used in the control panel of the car, it will allow us different features and / or settings.
the attached diagrams shows these functional aspects.
so just need to do the settings of your choice, you take command of the situation and enjoy the “lexus amazing emotions lifestyle”.
enjoy sight and hearing
enjoy smell and taste
enjoy touch
houdini concept diagram of settings and features. chrono description
houdini concept reveals the secret
cool wrist