The three projects on exhibit are:
MIMU, Bachelor's degree project by Suan You : MIMU is a contemporary reinterpretation of the secret watch, situated between jewellery and design object. Inspired by sliding puzzles and manipulation games (fidget toys), it turns the reading of time into a playful and intimate ritual: shifting modules to reveal the hidden dial. By playing with the codes of secrecy and play, MIMU questions our relationship with time as a sensitive and personal experience, while exploring a universe where watch design, playful objects and poetry converge.
Alvea, Master's degree project by Lisa Dutheil : Alvea is a global communication concept, where watchmaking becomes a vehicle for solidarity and social connection. Through a collection of watches inspired by the daffodil, a powerful symbol of the fight against cancer, Alvea actively supports research by donating a portion of the proceeds from watch sales to the Curie Institute. Beyond the object itself, the project brings together a community around an open forum, promoting exchange, support, and solidarity in the face of the disease. Alvea thus embodies a meaningful approach to watchmaking, where each watch becomes a message of hope and a concrete gesture.
Sensei Watch, Master's degree project by Lucile Beney : "Sensei Watch was born from a fundamental need, to create a tactile and intuitive timepiece designed for people who are visually impaired or blind, an audience too often overlooked by traditional watchmaking. Powered by a Swiss automatic movement and featuring a titanium case that is both lightweight and elegant, it introduces a magnetic braille reading system, developed in collaboration with Christophe Besson, professor at the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud. A first in watchmaking, it offers a unique sensory experience where reading time becomes a tangible gesture. More than an object, Sensei Watch embodies an inclusive and committed design, celebrating touch as a vector of equity."