March 2009
Research shows that if people are active throughout the day at particular personalized intervals they can keep their metabolism from shutting down and therefore be able to lose unwanted weight.
Here lies the real challenge.
The Gruve, a tri-axial accelerometer, monitors an individual's every movement throughout the day.
The data collected is then synced to an Internet portal where caloric intake and personal progress is synthesized.
An LED indicator shows progress against pre-measured metabolism immediately to the wearer and a vibrating function notifies the user when it is time to get up and moving.
Needing to remain somewhat level in order to correctly monitor motion as well stay inconspicuous to the user proved to be a challenge, but Worrell industrial designer, Charlie Wood, found the idea of a completely new device compelling and an open door for creativity.
He cleverly designed the clip on the Gruve to integrate into the shape of the device and function on virtually any type of clothing or belt while remaining unobtrusive to the user.
He used multi-colored LED lights as an indicator towards progress, smooth, soft lines for comfort and a gentle white and gray for aesthetics.
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