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Insect-Winged Wall Clocks

The Time Flies Clock is a Visual Pun that Reminds You to Have Fun

— December 14, 2012 — Art & Design
The Time Flies Clock embodies the expression that "Time flies when you're having fun." More than just producing a play on words, the designer actually intended the piece to remind its owner to enjoy himself. Jenny Walsh suggests that "If times not flying then go do something fun!"

The talented Irish woodworker chose to use the organic image of flies' wings as the hands in her timepiece. She cut the exquisite elements by hand into realistic shapes with delicate details to hint at texture. A long one indicates the hour and the shorter informs of the minute. A single fine stick ticks entirely around every 60 seconds and accents the bold blue, red, white or gray color of the Time Flies Clock.
Trend Themes
1. Visual Pun Clocks - Opportunity for creating clocks that incorporate visual puns to add a playful element to timekeeping.
2. Handcrafted Timepieces - The trend of creating intricate and detailed clocks crafted by hand using organic elements, such as the Time Flies Clock with flies' wings as hands.
3. Reminder Products - Increasing demand for products that serve as reminders to enjoy life and have fun, like the Time Flies Clock that reminds its owner to enjoy themselves.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Opportunity for home decor companies to create unique and playful clocks that incorporate visual puns, like the Time Flies Clock.
2. Woodworking - Opportunity for woodworkers to create handcrafted timepieces using organic elements, like the Time Flies Clock with flies' wings as hands.
3. Gifts and Novelties - Increasing demand for reminder products that serve as fun and unique gifts, like the Time Flies Clock that reminds its owner to enjoy life.
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