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The 45 Degree Angle

The Egyptian Pyramids, the fulcrum, the pythagorean theorem, and now…the HiSmart? What these four, very different concepts and objects have in common is that they use the triangle. What could a triangle possibly have to do with a smart bag you might ask? To put it simply the triangle is the most sturdy and stable shape possible. It is for this reason that we have used the 45 degree angle in the HiSmart. By using a 45 degree angle between the strap and body we are saving you almost 30% of the strength you would use to carry a normal bag, not bad right.

When we first set out to create the HiSmart our goal was not only to develop a product that would merge technology and fashion, but also to create something that was durable, comfortable, and easy to use.  Lets face it, nobody wants a geometry lesson right now. So we did all the math for you so that you can enjoy the HiSmart in the best way possible.

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7 Reasons Why the HiSmart is More Beneficial to Your Life than the Smartwatch

The world seems to be going crazy over the Smartwatch, the latest addition to the rapidly growing industry of wearables.  But the HiSmart from Lepow, recently featured on Wired, may actually be more useful for everyday life than the Smartwatch.  The HiSmart might not tell time, but so what?  That’s just about the only thing that the Smart Watch has a leg up on in this race.  Here are 8 reasons why the HiSmart is just plain better.

1. It Carries All Your Things: I bet you didn’t think that we’d start out with this, but hey the HiSmart is a bag.  The Smart Watch can carry exactly…nothing.  The HiSmart holds everything you need, and allows you to be just as mobile as you would with a watch on your wrist.

2. Selfies Are Easy: Making duckfaces at the back of your hand will certainly make onlookers cringe.  But with the HiSmart you can take selfies with ease by just clicking the HiRemote.  Plus, no more selfie sticks!

3. Jam Out: You can connect your headphones directly to the HiSmart and play all of your favorite songs with a single tap.  Besides, it would be kind of weird if you plugged headphones into your wristwatch.

4. Its Waterproof: Smartwatches are water resistant, meaning they can get a little wet.  But the HiSmart’s canvas exterior actually makes it waterproof, so you can take it with you anywhere.

5. Never Lose Your Bag: Its not too hard to set your watch down and completely forget where you put it.  But the HiSmart is a bag, something thats pretty hard to lose track of.  And if you do lose track of it, don’t worry your phone will tell you the last place you lost connection with it.

6. Rest Your Eyes: With the Smartwatch, you still have to squint at a tiny screen and scroll through pages of apps.  The HiSmart eliminates the screen altogether and replaces it with a single button.

7. Free Your Hands: Lets face it, the Smartwatch is just a mini extension of your smartphone.  You still have to use your hands to operate it.  The HiSmart liberates you from excessive technology just enough so that you can get out and enjoy the day without having your phone in your hands.

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The Durability of HiSmart

Admit it, we are constantly on our phones.  Whether we like to acknowledge it or not, technology has become such an integral part of our everyday lives that we are rarely seen without a laptop, iPad, or iPhone in hand.  When we don’t have them on us, we go on a search and rescue mission in the hopes that we haven’t missed a call or text (some would probably resort to using police dogs if they could).

But none of this is anyones fault.  Our society is increasingly dependent on technology, and this trend does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.  Because of this dependence we carry our devices everywhere we go.  The need to be connected has created a demand for something to help us carry our devices, without losing that connection. We need a backpack or bag that protects our devices, looks good, and keeps us connected.

Thats why we created HiSmart in this cool fabric called canvas.  We even made it waterproof so your belongings can stay protected no matter what the weather is.  So why didn’t we make the bag fully leather?  First, Canvas is lighter and more durable.  If you are going to carry a lot of stuff in your bag, we can’t have it weighing you down.  But don’t worry, we aren’t skimping on quality.  The canvas we use is on par with leather because we want to dress your devices up, not down.  It’s guaranteed to protect your bag against all weather, so go ahead and do your thing while the HiSmart keeps your devices safe and connected!

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Black & Cognac: The Colors of Sophistication and Class

In developing the HiSmart bag, we concluded that the two colors that would best fit our new high tech wearable were cognac and black.  At first glance, both are simple colors, nothing that would turn heads or cause someone to strike up a conversation.  But cognac and black are two colors that are staples in the fashion world, colors that we believe best highlight the HiSmart.

When someone says cognac, your first thought would likely be the brown liquor produced in a small region of western France, sipped by monks and old men in smoking jackets.  Yet, the color cognac brings to mind thoughts of tasteful sophistication. Cognac matches perfectly with the HiSmart, particularly because of the HiSmart’s purpose.  The classic caramel brown look of cognac on the HiSmart, makes wearing it possible in the workplace or out at a casual eatery.  This versatile color is perfect for the business professional or the young hip urban dweller looking to add a little elegance to their wardrobe.

If the color cognac brings out thoughts of elegance and a refined taste found in the past, then black brings about thoughts of modern simplicity and minimalism.  We decided to offer the HiSmart in black because black is the most versatile of all colors.  Black is often associated with suave sophistication, worn by those who are cool, calm, and collected.  Black can complement any color, and can be worn with absolutely anything.  In short, black is easy to wear and simply makes you look cool no matter what.

The HiSmart is now on Indiegogo.

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3 Things to Help You Better Understand HiSmart!

Believe it or not,

“the HiSmart has become the hottest wearable in the crowdfunding world! It only took 30 hours to reach our $50K goal on Indiegogo, and 1 week to achieve a $100K total.”

We have received many encouraging comments and feedback from HiSmart fans who are excited to discover more about the HiSmart. That’s why we decided to collect some of our fans most interesting questions and put together a series of articles ranging from the design story, the team, the wearable industry as a whole, and the success of crowdfunding.

First up, lets talk about design.

Smart Design for Multiple Lives

In creating the HiSmart, we wanted to address the issue of limited choices for men and women when they are choosing a suitable bag for the office. With the HiSmart there are no more struggles to find the right bag. The HiSmart fits all occasions and all carrying capacity needs, while keeping every device organized on the inside.

Typically, men don’t buy a variety of bags like women do. It is not often that you see a man buy multiple bags for multiple purposes. At most you may see a man carrying a briefcase, backpack, or messenger bag.

“We wanted to create a bag that looked professional in the office, but could also be used for casual weekend outings.”

In order to bring this vision to life we decided to make a convertible bag. Rather than be limited to one look, the user can change the bag’s orientation. In addition the HiSmart solves the issue of space. There are times when you may carry too little, or too much. For the HiSmart to change from a messenger bag to a backpack, it needed to be able to make room for items such as tablets, laptops, and textbooks.

Simplify Your Life on the Road

Most people want to find the simplest way to use their phone. This is especially true for commuters. They are often in a rush and want as much trouble in the morning as I do (that is none). The bag solves that problem with one simple push of a button. The HiSmart remote allows you to remember where you parked your car or how to get to your favorite new spots. You can record any inspirational ideas that you have in seconds, without taking time to find the right app on your crowded phone. It can pick up phone calls without taking out your phone. In addition, you can easily find your phone through HiSmart. It can even solve problems such as unwanted dinner invitations, by making your phone ring and pretending it is a phone call!!

The Secret to Keeping Your Life Connected

The focus of staying connected to the HiSmart is the strap, which is equipped with four buttons, each with several functions. The + and – buttons are used to control music volume, as well as skip songs forward or backwards. The triangle button functions without the app, letting you answer or ignore phone calls, and play music.

The circle button is used primarily for the functions that are used in conjunction with the HiSmart app (coming soon on App Store) such as pinning location, voice recording, phone alerts, and picture taking. After selecting the functions that you want activated, you can just push the button without taking your phone out (except when taking a selfie).

The technology used in the HiSmart is two Bluetooth chips which we placed into one remote. In the market, nobody has combined the two together, as they are usually sold separately. What once took two separate products to create this function now can be done with our HiSmart. The phone on your hand connects to the HiSmart via a LE 4.0 Bluetooth (which uses less battery life and has a more stable connection).

More Scenarios Where You Can Connect With the HiSmart

The HiSmart can locate exactly where you are, allowing you to easily share your location. Its great for parking or for remembering how to get back to where you started. After saving your location, you can get the directions back quickly. You can also locate your favorite places, such as restaurants and cafes by simply checking your location list and sharing it with friends on social media.

The HiSmart can also voice record. Instead of swiping around for the right app, the user can just push one button to record, and one button to stop recording. The data is saved onto the app, which you can later send to yourself. The HiSmart’s built in mic is of very good quality and stable for recording even when you are far away from the phone.

The HiSmart can answer and ignore phone calls. Instead of wasting time shuffling through items in your bag to find your phone, you can now just push one button and answer it. For bikers, it makes it easier to stay connected while on the go. It also avoids dropping your phone, or getting distracted while holding it up to your ear. In addition to phone calls, you can plug in your headphones and jam out to your favorite tunes.

The HiSmart can find your phone. If you can’t remember where you put your phone, you can easily find it through sound by just holding the circle button. The phone alarm will automatically ring until you cancel it.

The HiSmart can help take photos. We created the HiSmart to be a shutter release button because it allows people to be their own photographer. You can even take photos without the help of others. For this function, you need to select the camera option and then simply set the phone on a stable platform.

Anything Else Important to Know?

The HiSmart is the world’s first smart convertible urban bag. It is currently accepting $199 pre-order on Indiegogo. Find out more here.

Have a question and want to be included in our next topic? We want to hear from you! Visit HiSmart.us or email us at [email protected]

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HiSmart (the First Smart, Convertible Urban Bag) Has Officially Launched on Indiegogo!

Dear HiSmart Fans,

Thank you for waiting so long for the HiSmart. I have read all the comments wondering when this bag would finally launch, but now we have come to fulfill this promise. We are proud to have officially launched the HiSmart on March 17 on the Indiegogo platform.

Here are some highlights of what happened before the our launch!

Jan. 2014 – HiSmart official debut was at CES 2014 and it won the iLounge Best of Show.

Oct. 2014 – It was a finalist for the Good Design Award, Japan’s G-Mark Design Award where Naoto Fukasawa was one of the judges. We were honored to receive praises from Naoto Fukusawa who is one of the most influential designers of all time.

Jan. 2015 – Many press, such as The Verge and USA Today, reported on our HiSmart at the Pepcom Digital Experience.

Although we receive so many compliments about the HiSmart, we still delayed its launch because we felt we could do more. Another year passed of re-designing, re-creating and re-imagining the bag until finally we made the current HiSmart.

This is the most advanced and beautiful product we have made to date. We are nothing, but proud of our accomplishments. We are confident in the success of this product and that it will bring a more convenient life to you.

Lastly, I would like to thank our team for their hardwork and your support. Let’s make this awesome product happen!

Jacky Fan

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INSIDE HISMART HQ: Work Hard, Play Hard

At HiSmart, we believe in working hard and playing harder. Our offices should be as creative as our minds so we are able to create more and more fun products. Come and take a tour of our HQ in Shenzhen.

The entrance to our office where there are rows of work desks. We don’t believe in isolating using cubicles and prefer an open work space. Everyone collaborates together and works as a team to finish projects.

During lunchtime, there are options of eating outside, taking a nap or bringing your own lunch. If you brought your own lunch, you can enjoy it in the little area we have set up.

Have some creator’s block? Take a little break and play some ping pong or pool. We also have two treadmills available overlooking a view.

There you have it, the office where creativity takes first priority over everything else. What do you guys think about our office? :)