The Chip Clock is a humble time-teller that nevertheless makes an admirable statement. Completely crafted out of recycled material--specifically chipboard, hence its name--it would strike a strong eco stance in the home or office. The grainy texture is immediately recognizable as environmentally friendly.
Designed by Capital Craft, a design firm based in Washington, DC, the Chip Clock is deceptively simple. Despite its minimalist design, it functions quite uniquely. In place of the traditional hands, the Chip Clock sports a dial-like face with one clean slot cut into it. This 'dial' rotates around, allowing the slot to relay the time. Laser-cut and assembled by hand, the Chip Clock is simple and handsome.
The creators of the Chip Clock are currently vying for funding on Kickstarter.
Humble Recycled Time-Tellers
The Chip Clock by Capital Craft is Made from Eco-Friendly Chipboard
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Home Decor - The use of recycled materials in home decor products presents disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable design.
2. Minimalist Timepieces - The trend of simple and minimalist time-tellers encourages innovative designs that challenge traditional clock mechanisms.
3. Handcrafted Design - The rise of handmade products in the market creates opportunities for customized and unique offerings in the design industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Home Decor - The sustainable home decor industry can explore using recycled materials to create eco-friendly products like the Chip Clock.
2. Watchmaking - The watchmaking industry can incorporate minimalist designs and non-traditional time-telling mechanisms to cater to the growing demand for simple and unique timepieces.
3. Handmade Furniture - The handmade furniture industry can leverage the popularity of handcrafted products to create customizable and personalized designs for consumers.
