Apple Vision AI concept
Personal project, two weekends in 2026
For this weekend project, I wanted to see how Apple’s design language might translate to a new form factor: an AI Pin. I imagined a device that acts as a wearable "Vision AI". Drawing its power from Apple’s symbiotic ecosystem. It taps into iPhone data, using a high-fidelity array of cameras, mics, and a local neural engine for low-latency speech and vision processing.
I envision the pin being controlled through the Apple Watch via intuitive gestures, like pointing. To solve the social friction often found in wearables, the front display uses subtle light pulses to signal camera activity, ensuring total transparency for those around you. I opted for a "fluid glassy plasma" aesthetic, that, together with the camera arrangement mimics a face, giving the device an approachable, intuitive status indicator without getting too kawaii. Finally, by routing audio feedback directly to AirPods, the experience remains entirely screenless and personal.
Whether it’s helping construction workers verify work in real-time, assisting medical staff with hands-free patient data, or streamlining inventory and delivery workflows, the Pin acts as an extra set of eyes. It is designed to support any action with either AI or human intervention through live camera feed.
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