The Domino Clock Tells Time Rather than Whiling it Away
Meghan Young — December 16, 2010 — Art & Design
References: newsrbondesign & core77
I remember playing dominoes during lunch in high school, but never would I have thought that these playful tiles would be useful for anything else other than passing the time -- now you can tell the time with the Domino Clock.
Designed by Seattle-based Carbon Design Group, the Domino Clock is comprised of three dominoes. The first represents the hour and the remaining two represents the minutes. To overcome difficult engineering, they devised a custom actuator to flip the dots from black to white as the seconds tick by.
Designed by Seattle-based Carbon Design Group, the Domino Clock is comprised of three dominoes. The first represents the hour and the remaining two represents the minutes. To overcome difficult engineering, they devised a custom actuator to flip the dots from black to white as the seconds tick by.
Trend Themes
1. Domino Clocks - The use of dominoes as a creative way to tell time opens up opportunities for innovative clock designs.
2. Custom Actuators - The development of custom actuators for flipping the dots on dominoes presents possibilities for new applications in various industries.
3. Playful Timepieces - The incorporation of playful elements into timekeeping devices offers opportunities for unique and engaging product designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The use of domino clocks as decorative pieces can enhance the visual appeal of homes and interior spaces.
2. Smart Home Technology - Integrating custom actuators and playful timekeeping concepts into smart home devices can provide a fun and interactive user experience.
3. Gifts & Novelties - The creation of unique and playful timepieces like the Domino Clock opens up potential markets in the gifts and novelties industry.
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