I love the design, it's very futuristic with an exaggerated curvature to accentuate the grooves that light up various colors via LED. I love the concept of wearable technology, personally I always have my phone in hand so it would be nice to have a fashionable element that alerts me of messages versus carrying around my cellular.
However, I did show this bangle to a couple of my friends to see their reaction to the idea, and the consensus was the same. What else can it do? That's where I get stuck with my excitement, I got so caught up in design that I didn't really consider functionality. The every day jewelry wearer isn't going to be provoked into purchasing something that just lights up when their phone does the same thing. Same goes for the tech nerd, with all the technology in Garmin watches, why would they buy something that just lights up?
For me this kickstarter is about where technology and style can go. This is the start of something incredibly classy, sophisticated, and tech smart. I'd love to see this company take on the ever so design savvy Apple, and create a bangle that displays messages, connects to the internet, GPS compatiable, the works. I can see this concept going places and would love to see people support a small independent company interested in a bright convenient future.
If you feel so inclined to donate to their cause, I have provided their link below. Graciously they are providing incentives to people that donate, so if your looking to get your hands on one of these bad boys, donate.
Beacon & Lively Kickstarter Information
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