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Teasing Timekeepers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Now Clock Will Always Give You the Right Time

— July 30, 2011 — Unique
For those of you who hate it when people ask you what time it is, the Now Clock is the permanent answer. The silly clock, from mbartstudios, is made of white earthenware clay with black glaze-filled stitching and lettering adorning it.

The entire Now Clock is precisely and carefully made by hand, ensuring that each one looks a little bit different, which guarantees that you can say each clock is totally and genuinely unique. The word "now" is stitched in place of each hour for a quirky effect. Whenever a guest happens to ask you what time it is, you can honestly reply that it is "now-o-clock" thanks to this clever clock.

Looking at it more profoundly, the Now Clock helps you stay in the present moment and not worry about the future. It can also be used as an antiprocrastination method, which everyone can use.
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Clay Clocks - The trend towards unique and personalized handmade clay clocks is disrupting the mass-produced clock industry.
2. Antiprocrastination Tools - The trend towards using creative and quirky tools like the Now Clock to promote productivity and time-management is disrupting the traditional productivity tool industry.
3. Mindfulness Timekeepers - The trend towards using clocks like the Now Clock to promote mindfulness and staying present is disrupting the traditional clock industry.
Industry Implications
1. Artisanal Home Decor - The trend towards unique and handmade clock designs is creating a disruption in the home decor industry, demanding more personalized and customizable decor options.
2. Productivity Tools - The trend towards creative and quirky productivity tools like the Now Clock is disrupting the traditional productivity tool industry, demanding more fun and engaging products.
3. Clock Manufacturing - The trend towards unique and specialized clock designs is disrupting the traditional clock manufacturing industry, demanding more personalized and unique options for customers.
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