--- title: INSIGHTS - Product Development Blog | wearable power consumption description: wearable power consumption | See what has been happening recently at Ideaz—our latest projects, things we're excited about, and general thoughts. --- [![logo](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/logo.svg)](https://ideaz.tech) [![logo](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/logo-nav.svg)](https://ideaz.tech) - [Portfolio](https://ideaz.tech/portfolio/) - [Capabilities](https://ideaz.tech/capabilities/) - [Our Team](https://ideaz.tech/our-team/) - [Contact](https://ideaz.tech/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.ideaz.tech) # INSIGHTS ## [3 Things to Consider when Developing Wearable Devices](https://blog.ideaz.tech/3-things-to-consider-when-developing-wearable-devices) Posted by [Dave Mathieu](https://blog.ideaz.tech/author/dave-mathieu) on July 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM [![](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/smartwatch-828786_1280.jpg)](https://blog.ideaz.tech/3-things-to-consider-when-developing-wearable-devices) Wearable devices have become all the rage in recent years, [with 100 million more devices shipped in 2018 than 2014](https://www.statista.com/statistics/435933/quarterly-wearables-shipments-worldwide-by-vendor/).  As technology companies seek to create devices beyond the smartphone, wearables show promise as a robust transitional option. These devices, such as watches, rings, and smart earbuds attempt to make tasks more convenient, while maintaining a connection to a smartphone.  Developing a wearable device can be more difficult than developing a smartphone, as space must be more optimized, and the design must be attractive to a wide audience. A wearable should have the ability to perform as a form of attire, telling others something about yourself. [Read More](https://blog.ideaz.tech/3-things-to-consider-when-developing-wearable-devices) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/insider), [Young Inventors](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/young-inventors), [wearable](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable), [wearable technology](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable-technology), [making a wearable](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/making-a-wearable), [wearable design](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable-design), [attention cap](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/attention-cap), [ergonomics](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/ergonomics), [wearable power consumption](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/wearable-power-consumption), [designing a wearable](https://blog.ideaz.tech/tag/designing-a-wearable) [All posts](https://blog.ideaz.tech/all) ### Get the Latest Insights #### Let our experience maximize your product. This is our little soapbox where we share what we've learned in product development over the years, in a wide variety of industries. We'll give you insight into: - Building a reliable team - Establishing a winning process - Avoiding common disasters - Accelerating your time to market - Reducing costs - Winning with consumers, and - Replicating success ### Recent Posts - [Live](https://ideaz.tech/portfolio/live) - [Work](https://ideaz.tech/portfolio/work) - [Play](https://ideaz.tech/portfolio/play) ### Let's connect ![call-icon](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/icon-call.svg)(860) 659-9944 [![email-icon](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/icon-email.svg)hello@ideaz.tech](mailto:hel%6C%6F@ideaz%2Etech) [![share-icon](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/icon-share.svg)Share with a friend](mailto:?subject=Ideaz%20-%20an%20innovation%20firm&body=I%20was%20checking%20out%20the%20Ideaz%20website%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20be%20interested%20in%20taking%20a%20closer%20look%20at%20their%20work.%0d%0dWebsite:%20http://www.ideaz.tech/) [![linked-icon](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/icon-linkedin.svg)LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/365913/) [![twitter-icon](https://blog.ideaz.tech/hubfs/Ideaz%20November2017%20Theme/Images/icon-twitter.svg)Twitter](https://twitter.com/IDEAZ_design)