Because of its intentionally illusive design, the MOCAP by J.P.Meulendijks looks like it has a changing clock face. The clock looks normal and clear when looked at directly from the front, but from different angles, the MOCAP's numbers become impossible to make out.
The bamboo-made wall clock isn't exactly changing when you walk away; it's actually an optical illusion because of the way each number is arranged. The numbers are made of pin-like tiny white balls that are sitting at different heights. This type of illusion is an art technique called motion capture, hence the clock's given name MOCAP. The clock's designer was inspired by the subtly morphing images in movies like Lord of the Rings and Avatar when creating this piece.
Blurry-Numbered Clocks
This Changing Clock Face is Like an Optical Illusion
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusion Clocks - Designing clocks that feature optical illusions as part of their time-telling mechanism represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the clock industry.
2. Bamboo Home Decor - The growing trend towards eco-friendly design in interior decor markets presents opportunities for companies designing and producing bamboo-based home decor items.
3. Motion Capture Design - The MOCAP clock's innovative use of an optical technique called motion capture may inspire new design possibilities in fields such as architecture, gaming, and filmmaking.
Industry Implications
1. Clock Industry - The clock industry could leverage the trend of designing optical illusion clocks to bring innovation to traditional time-telling devices.
2. Home Decor Industry - Companies producing bamboo home decor products can take advantage of the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly design in the home decor industry.
3. Media and Entertainment Industry - Incorporating motion capture techniques in design may offer movie studios, game developers, and architectural firms new ways to create dynamic and immersive experiences for their audiences.