The Time Machine Clock doesn't look like a clock except for its shape and the fact that it is mounted to the wall. In place of the traditional clock face is an abstract grate-like pattern that would look as much at home on the floor as it does on the wall. Nevertheless, it does tell the time.
Designed by Portugual-based designer Daniel Duarte, the Time Machine Clock boast two neon-colored tips, one of which represents the hour and the other of which symbolizes the minute. The layered bars move as a whole to inform people what time it is. As time passes, the pattern of the Time Machine Clock changes, making the design even more mesmerizing than it already is.
Layered Grate-Like Timepieces
The Time Machine Clock by Daniel Duarte Abstractly Tells the Time
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Clock Designs - There is an opportunity to create more abstract and visually interesting designs for clocks, challenging the traditional clock face design.
2. Layered Time-keeping - Designs such as the Time Machine Clock allow for a unique and immersive user experience with time-keeping through layered patterned displays.
3. Neon Accents in Timepieces - Incorporating neon-colored tips or accents in timepiece designs could be a way to add a pop of color and uniqueness to traditional time-telling devices.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate abstract clock designs such as the Time Machine Clock as a statement piece in a room's decor.
2. Product Design - Product designers can explore the opportunities of designing visually intriguing and layered displays for time-keeping devices such as clocks and watches.
3. Technology - As technology becomes more integrated into everyday devices, there is an opportunity to create new and interesting interfaces for time-keeping devices, such as incorporating neon-colored tips or accents in timepiece designs.