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Trendy Clocks


Trendy Clocks


Clocks are basically used for telling the exact time. However, if it is a beautiful piece of art apart from being just an instrument, it can also serve as a wall-hanging or as a decorative accessory. There are few artists round the globe who have come up with some new varieties of clocks which is replacing the simple clocks in the market.


Knit Clock


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The most unique one is a clock that knits. Designed by Siren Elise Wilhelmsen, this remarkable clock knits in every half hour. In twenty-four hours, this clock completes one round of knitting and by the end of the year, it produces a two-meter long (6’5”) scarf. Subsequently, after one year, the yarn can be replaced with a new one to produce another product.


Word Clock


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Another one is a Word Clock designed by Doug Jackson of Australia. The most special feature about it is that the clock is handmade by the artist who creates a different one for each of his customers. People can even visit his website and customize a new design for themselves choosing materials from his kit which are available on the website. The purpose of creating a word clock was to help educate people about simple electronic design and construction by designing it the way they want.


Concrete Clock


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The third type is a Concrete Clock designed by 22 Design Studio based in Taiwan. It is a four-dimension clock which looks like a spiral staircase and the time is displayed by different patterns of light and shade.


Manifold Clock


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Manifold Clock is another magnificent product designed by Studio Ve of Israel. The clock’s hands are connected with a piece of flexible sheet to create 3D movement. It displays a new form of reading time which changes every minute. The clock is made up of ABS Enduro paper which is a good material for printing purposes. The clock is available in pixel, halftone and spring stripes.


The Clock Clock


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The next-in-line is a beautiful giant clock called The Clock Clock made up of 24 analog clocks with standard hour and minute hands. The clock is a mix up of old, new, analog and digital clocks, all in one. In this, twenty-four clocks create one giant display with six clocks making up a number. This unique clock is designed by ‘Humans since 1982’ in association with Australian designer David Cox.


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