Unplugged by Kristof Devos

Kristof Devos

Kristof explains his design inspiration:

"To emphasise that feeling of being comfortably disconnected, I created a scene, inspired mostly by my own living room, that I personally find most enjoyable:

reading with warm sunlight streaming through the window; a cat snuggled next to you on the sofa, surrounded by plants and with the phone off the hook.

In a sense, Unplugged is a blend of both my youth and my life today. The technology in the scene is a throwback: the record player, the walkman, the rotary dial telephone and the TV.

These items are meant to remind the wearer of the watch how disconnected – unplugged – we were just a few years ago, and how much things have changed since.

The watch also conveys that it’s not too late to unplug, even today: the choice is yours, and it’s actually not that difficult to do.”

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Kristof Devos is a Belgian Illustrator and Author. The core of his work is as a picture-book illustrator.

He creates books for children of all ages on themes such as friendship, death and standing up for yourself.

His work has been described as both quirky and modest. Once in a while he puts down his pencil and takes to the stage, giving public talks on diverse themes such as inspiration and imagination.

Kristof’s work has been translated into a number of different languages and his books are available in a number of countries around the world. His illustrations have been shown both domestically and in several international exhibitions.

His work has received multiple rewards, including a “White Raven”, a “3x3 Mag Merit” and an “Award of Excellence” by the prestigious Commarts Competition.

See more of Kristof's work here: kristofdevos.com