Hey everyone, I’m Al.
I’m based in Plymouth, right on the border of Cornwall and Devon, all located in the south west of England. This part of the UK is known as a tourist hotspot for those looking for the quiet, yet scenic getaway. Drawing in tourists with Dartmoor national park, many beautiful beaches (despite the cold water), and quaint country villages.
I was originally made aware of nothing by @Rob ⚡️, it’s an interesting idea to launch a brand with that name when more than ever the consumer is pushed towards bigger and flashier is better, it gives me promise that nothing will stand out from the crowd. I hope nothing will produce products that subtlety and effortlessly aid the end user with daily tasks and challenges, products that can solve a problem while keeping you in the moment, like it’s not even there, like it’s nothing.
Perhaps a bizarre choice, but the myo gesture control armband was pretty awe-inspiring at the time. I never owned one, but I remember thinking about the possibilities, enhanced gaming/media experiences, quick and barely noticeable message responses, customisable and intuitive device usage all happening underneath the sleeve of your shirt. No one would know it was there.
I’m not sure about a favourite lyric or movie quote, so I’ll go with “the pen is mightier than the sword” and twist it slightly. The design of the product will always be more important than raw horsepower. Like using a CPU for general computing tasks and a GPU for specific heavy duty tasks such as video rendering or editing.
My spirit gadget, well, to support my earlier comments I’ll go with my Cardo freecom 4+ motorcycle intercom. This little guy (seen below) weighing a total of 34 grams, straps to the side of my helmet. Then with a pair of flat headphones inside the padding, and a Bluetooth connection to my phone; it gives me music playback, instructions from maps, and FM radio. The inclusion of an assistant button on the body means I don’t need to pull over to start a call, send a message or change my mapping route. Keeping me in the ride without visual distraction for a 10+ hours of usage.
Glad to be part of the community and looking forward to what comes next, cheers!
