Organic Form, Minimalist Restraint: The Pumpkin Edge Watch

Chinese designers Li Wenkai and Yu Dan of O_1 Design turn an unlikely reference into a sharp piece of product design with the Pumpkin Edge Watch, a minimal timepiece inspired by the segmented form of a pumpkin.

The name sounds playful, but the watch itself is stripped back and precise. Its rounded case carries subtle grooves around the edge, translating the pumpkin’s ridged surface into a clean industrial detail rather than a literal motif. The dial is even more restrained, with a brushed metal face, fine concentric texture and simple black hour and minute hands.

That balance between organic reference and industrial clarity gives the watch its character. It’s a clever example of nature-informed design handled with discipline, where the source material stays visible without taking over the object.

For more from Li Wenkai and Yu Dan, take a look at their portfolio on Behance.

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