Artalex Et 101 Smartwatch-wyzerplaat by Alex Pan Yong

Artalex Et 101 Smartwatch-wyzerplaat by Alex Pan Yong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Izer in Ynterface, Ynteraksje en Brûkersûnderfining Ûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerYnterface· 2025

Artalex Et 101 Smartwatch-wyzerplaat

by Alex Pan Yong

Client: Artalex

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Ynterface Category

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The Design

About Artalex Et 101 Smartwatch-wyzerplaat

De Artalex Et 101 herdefiniearret smartwatch-estetyk mei in ûntwerp ynspirearre troch de Bauhaus-beweging, dy't geometryske presyzje ferbynt mei funksjonele elegânsje. De lytse letters typografy fersterket de lêsbierheid en foeget in moderne, tagonklike sjarme ta. In opfallend kenmerk is de subtile foartgongsring boppe de stappentoller, dy't in elegante fisuele oanwizing jout foar it folgjen fan deistige fitnessduelen. Mei refleksje fan Bauhaus-prinsipes fan struktuer en ienfâld, hat it ûntwerp in soarchfâldich makke raster-basearre lay-out, dy't derfoar soarget dat essinsjele gegevens op in skjinne, harmoanische en brûkerfreonlike manier presintearre wurde.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Artalex Et 101 Smartwatch-wyzerplaat is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Artalex Et 101 Smartwatch-wyzerplaat wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Artalex Et 101 Smartwatch-wyzerplaat wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This smartwatch face sets itself apart with a combination of thoughtful design elements and user-centric features. The lowercase font enhances readability and adds a contemporary, approachable feel. A small progress ring above the step count visually represents the user’s progress toward their daily step goal, promoting fitness in a subtle, elegant manner. A clean grid-based structure organizes key data (time, date, weather, step count) into easily digestible sections.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimension of this design is 512 x 512px on Android watch, 400 x 400px on Samsung watch. It supports both round and square smartwatches.
Tags: dark, mint, elegant, casual, business, minimal, chill
Production Technology: The design is produced on Facer.io. It has a design tool to let designers fulfill their ideas. Once the design is finished, just publish it directly from there, and the user can sync the design from Facer.io.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating the font seamlessly with the grid-based layout while maintaining visual harmony and functionality. Fortunately, the result achieved a satisfying balance between form and structure.
Research: The design research for the Artalex ET 101 smartwatch face was grounded in a combination of qualitative and observational studies. The objective was to integrate Bauhaus principles into a functional, visually appealing smartwatch interface that balances art and practicality.

Methodology: Researchers studied historical Bauhaus works and modern smartwatch designs, analyzing how geometric forms, clean lines, and minimalism could meet contemporary user needs.

Data Collection and Tools: Data was collected through user surveys, focus groups, and usability testing, using prototyping tools like Facer to visualize and refine ideas.

Participants: The study involved a diverse group of smartwatch users, including professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and casual users, to gather broad perspectives.

Results: Insights revealed that users value clear layouts, readable fonts, and engaging visual cues for fitness tracking. The lowercase font and the progress ring for step goals emerged as user-preferred features.

Impact: The research bridged Bauhaus ideals with modern functionality, resulting in a smartwatch face that enhances user interaction and daily productivity. Its design impacts business by aligning with minimalism trends, society by promoting health awareness, and design by merging timeless principles with contemporary needs.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the Bauhaus movement, celebrated for its fusion of functionality and artistic expression through geometric shapes and clean lines. This influence is evident in the intersecting lines and segmented layout, which create a balanced, structured, and modern aesthetic. Minimalism further shapes the design, ensuring clarity and elegance. The use of all-lowercase typography enhances readability while adding a contemporary, approachable touch. Additionally, the step goal indicator subtly integrates health tracking into the Bauhaus-inspired framework, combining practicality with timeless design principles.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2024 and finished in April 2024 in Singapore.
Operation Flow: The design is released on Facer.io. To download it, go to www.facer.io/u/artalex. Look for the name starting with “Artalex ET“, and click the big blue button to sync into your smartwatch (You need to have Facer app installed on your smartwatch).
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Pan Yong, Main image, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Pan Yong, Single shot, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Pan Yong, Single shot, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Pan Yong, Single shot, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Pan Yong, Single shot, 2025.