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Truthful Time Tellers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Mr. Jones 'The Accurate Clock' Will not Deceive You

— October 13, 2012 — Art & Design
Stop worrying about exact minutes and seconds, as the Mr. Jones 'The Accurate Clock' reminds us that we are all going to die, anyway.

Featuring no numbers whatsoever, The Accurate Clock is all about looking at the big picture and what we are facing in the long run. Only the hands tell us any information, and what they are saying is, "remember, you will die." While this statment may seem quite morbid and even depressing to some, this clock can be interpreted as an inspiring reminder to live life to the fullest. Rather than worrying about checking the time every minute of every day, we should instead be focusing on enjoying the moment, because it won't last.

This clock offers truthful time telling without the need for numbers.
Trend Themes
1. Morbid Reminders - A trend of products that provide a morbid, but inspiring reminder to live life to the fullest by highlighting our mortality.
2. Numberless Timepieces - A trend of timepieces that offer truthful time telling without the use of numbers as a design choice.
3. Humorous Time Tellers - A trend of humorous timepieces that offer a unique take on traditional clock designs.
Industry Implications
1. Clock Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunities in clock manufacturing to create unique timepieces that inspire and entertain consumers.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunities in home decor to create products that provide a unique and personalized touch to consumers' living spaces.
3. Gift Giving - Disruptive innovation opportunities in gift giving to create unique and memorable presents that stand out from traditional gifts.
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