Designing an Apple Watch Face
A conceptual Apple Watch face inspired by the iconic Casio W-64
The Idea
A conceptual Apple Watch face inspired by one of the first watches I owned: the iconic Casio W-64.
The project explored how the aesthetics and functionality of classic digital watches could be reinterpreted for modern wearable devices while respecting Apple’s design language and interaction patterns.
Reimagining a classic digital watch
Design Exploration
The concept focused on translating the visual identity of retro Casio watches into a contemporary smartwatch experience.
- Custom 7-segment typography
- Adaptive color themes
- Context-aware labels and indicators
- Custom band concepts inspired by the original design
Balancing Nostalgia & Usability
The challenge was not simply recreating the original watch, but adapting its visual language to the Apple Watch ecosystem in a way that felt authentic, usable, and modern.
Community Reception
The project gained significant traction within the design community:
- 123k+ views on Medium
- 56k+ reads
- 3k+ claps
- Featured by Muzli Design Inspiration
Read the Full Process
This page showcases the final concept. The full design exploration, including typography construction, interaction considerations, and iterative process, can be found in the original article: