It seems as though clocks are Charlie Turner's calling. Although he was once a film producer, he decided to follow his heart to become a cabinetmaker and designer. With the knowledge he had gained through cabinetry and other industrial designs, Charlie Turner turned his hand to contemporary clocks. Simple yet majestic, his simple designs have a steampunk aesthetic that speak to both the past and the future.
Expertly made by hand in solid wood, Charlie Turner works out of Cornwall, England. Although surrounded by tradition in this classic country, he strives to break away from it with every new design and creation. Charlie Turner's clocks are so stunningly sculptural, it would be easy to dismiss as art, turning any home instantly into a cozy gallery. Yet his clocks are fully functional.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Steampunk Aesthetic
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore how to incorporate steampunk elements into other industries, such as fashion and interior design.
- Handcrafted Wooden Designs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the concept of handcrafted wooden designs to furniture and home decor to provide unique and personalized products.
- Artistic Functional Objects
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic elements with everyday functional objects in fields like kitchenware and office supplies to bring creativity to ordinary items.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Cabinetmaking
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate modern manufacturing techniques and materials into cabinetmaking to create innovative and sustainable designs.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate contemporary sculptural elements into interior design to transform spaces and create visually striking environments.
- Art Galleries
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to showcase functional art pieces in galleries, blurring the lines between art and design.
