SONY WX710 CONCEPT

SONY WX710 CONCEPT

The Sony WX710 is an innovative 2-in-1 ecosystem where a smartwatch docks into a smartphone's rear panel to charge and function as a distraction-free secondary notification display. This design project gained notable recognition and was published across popular platforms including Yanko Design, Trendhunter, and Men's Gear.

Company

PERSONAL PROJECT

Year

2023

role

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Research

Research

Investigated the "rabbit hole" effect where users waste time scrolling after checking their main display, identifying a need for a less distracting, trimmed-down notification interface during meetings or work.

Investigated the "rabbit hole" effect where users waste time scrolling after checking their main display, identifying a need for a less distracting, trimmed-down notification interface during meetings or work.

Research

Investigated the "rabbit hole" effect where users waste time scrolling after checking their main display, identifying a need for a less distracting, trimmed-down notification interface during meetings or work.

Concept

Concept

Proposed the "Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem," a unique 2-in-1 gadget where an IP water-resistant smartwatch dial with a comfortable silicon strap docks directly into the back panel of a flagship Xperia smartphone.

Proposed the "Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem," a unique 2-in-1 gadget where an IP water-resistant smartwatch dial with a comfortable silicon strap docks directly into the back panel of a flagship Xperia smartphone.

Concept

Proposed the "Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem," a unique 2-in-1 gadget where an IP water-resistant smartwatch dial with a comfortable silicon strap docks directly into the back panel of a flagship Xperia smartphone.

Design

Design

Designed the Xperia WX710 to utilize the docked smartwatch as a secondary display that flashes only vital notifications when the smartphone is placed face down.

Designed the Xperia WX710 to utilize the docked smartwatch as a secondary display that flashes only vital notifications when the smartphone is placed face down.

Design

Designed the Xperia WX710 to utilize the docked smartwatch as a secondary display that flashes only vital notifications when the smartphone is placed face down.

Development

Development

Integrated a reverse wireless charging system, allowing the wearable to draw current directly from the phone while docked and automatically stop once fully juiced up.

Integrated a reverse wireless charging system, allowing the wearable to draw current directly from the phone while docked and automatically stop once fully juiced up.

Development

Integrated a reverse wireless charging system, allowing the wearable to draw current directly from the phone while docked and automatically stop once fully juiced up.

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Repos Energy

IOT- Enabled Fuel Storage & Transportation

2022-25

2022-25

Sketchbook

Sketching

2016-2025

2016-2025

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SHANTANU A MAHESHWARI

SHANTANU A MAHESHWARI

SHANTANU A MAHESHWARI

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