Donovan Barnett is an award-winning writer, creative technologist, and owner of the art-science studio, (y)YŪGEN. With over ten years of experience, as a writer, Donovan explores the relationship between emerging technology and “FutureCraft” — celebrating the pioneers playfully experimenting with new creative tech tools. As a horology expert, Don enjoys tackling the art, science, and engineering of watchmaking and its ever-present influence on culture, especially hip-hop. From historic brands still pushing the boundaries of horology to the new independent players shaking up the industry, Don is your go-to for “what’s next” in the realms of watches. When Don is not discussing how generative design is changing couture he’s hunting for vintage Pateks or reading a Neri Oxman paper with some Pusha T in the background.
Articles
H. Moser & Cie. And Studio Underd0g’s New Watches Are All about Passion (Fruit)
Jenna Ortega’s Favorite Watch Ain’t Goth but It Is Glam
Wait, Drake Has 143 Rolexes?
The Gstaad Guy’s New Jewellery Line Is Very Mindful, Very Absurd
These UNIMATIC Watches Are RUF Cars, For Your Wrist
Jay Z’s Bugatti Tourbillon Is a Full-Circle Moment for Hip Hop Horology
Even the Athletes’ Watches Are Olympics-Tier at Paris 2024
Noah Lyles Gold-Winning Watch? A Black Ceramic OMEGA 'Speedy'
Audemars Piguet Knows That Watchmaking & Music Are Deeply Connected
UNIMATIC Is The Microbrand Pushing Watch Design Forward in 2024
OMEGA Goes For Gold, Silver, and Bronze With its Olympic Watch
Swatch & Omega's New Blue Moonswatch Is as Rare as a Blue Moon
