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
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'
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
These Vacation Perfumes Are the Ultimate Travel Companion
What Is AWGE, the A$AP Mob’s Mysterious Creative Collective?
Jacob & Co. and Bugatti's New Watch Comes with a V16 Engine
