The Loops Clock Boasts Linked Minute and Hour Hands
Meghan Young — August 15, 2013 — Art & Design
References: studiotoer & plusmood
The Loops Clock is named after the fact that the minute and hour hands have been linked together to create, that's right, a loop. Although the Loops Clock has a rather playful look, the thinking behind it is quite philosophical. As Plus Mood points out, "With both hands connected in a curl, this clock symbolizes the continuum of time."
Designed by Toer, a design studio founded by Castor Bours and Wouter Widdershoven and located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the Loops Clock may have a deeper meaning, but the mesmerizing way in which it functions will occupy people in a different manner. As the Loops Clock ticks on, the hands periodically do a little hop to untangle themselves, which gives the design a bit of personality. Overall, the Loops Clock brings a touch of fun to the home.
Designed by Toer, a design studio founded by Castor Bours and Wouter Widdershoven and located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the Loops Clock may have a deeper meaning, but the mesmerizing way in which it functions will occupy people in a different manner. As the Loops Clock ticks on, the hands periodically do a little hop to untangle themselves, which gives the design a bit of personality. Overall, the Loops Clock brings a touch of fun to the home.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Clocks - Creating innovative clock designs that draw inspiration from everyday objects can disrupt the traditional clock industry.
2. Philosophical Timepieces - Developing clocks with deeper, philosophical meanings can create a new market for sophisticated, thought-provoking clock designs.
3. Personality-inspired Clocks - Designing clocks with personality quirks can make them more than just functional timepieces, but rather a conversation piece for the home or office.
Industry Implications
1. Clock and Watch Industry - The clock and watch industry can innovate by expanding their designs beyond traditional clocks and create new and unique timepieces that can appeal to a wider market.
2. Home Decor Industry - The home decor industry can introduce more playful and personality-driven designs to its product line to capture a younger and more modern consumer market.
3. Art and Design Industry - The art and design industry can create more thought-provoking and philosophical timepieces that can be afforded by the general public to disrupt the market of high-end timepieces.
1.8
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
