Protruding Time Pieces

Leo Yiu's ‘Insert' Wall Clock for Nextime is Trippy

Designer Leo Yiu has created this unique time-piece for clock manufacturer Nextime. The ‘Insert’ wall clock, which is sliced from one side to create a flat edge for mounting, looks like it is actually protruding out of the wall. Crazy, right? The Hong Kong-based designer alters the viewing angle to present “a simple idea to change the way we see the clock.” The ‘Insert’ wall clock looks pretty cool to me and would definitely give your co-workers something to talk about.

Optical Illusion Clocks
Creating clock designs that manipulate perception and challenge traditional notions of time.
Interactive Home Decor
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Creative Use of Negative Space
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Industries Being Reshaped

Home Decor
Introducing innovative timepieces and decorative items that redefine traditional wall clocks.
Interior Design
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Art and Design
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SCORE
1.2 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 6%
Activity 21%
Freshness 8%

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