Although the design of the 'Plock' is quite beautiful, the real magic of the design is in the clock movement. Created out of 407 individual pieces that were all handcrafted, the 'Plock' was designed to write the time out on a magnetic board rather than just display it.
Designed and created by Kango Suzuki of the Tohoku University of Art and Design in Japan, the 'Plock' took the designer six months to create.
With every minute that passes, the 'Plock' comes to life and etches the time onto a magnetic board. When the minute turns over, the clock wipes away the display and replaces it with the updated time.
The clock movement of the 'Plock' is intricate and ornate, and is almost like a Rube Goldberg Machine in clock-form.
Time-Writing Clocks
The 'Plock' Clock Movement Writes Time on a Magnetic Board
Trend Themes
1. Clock-writing Technology - Incorporating clock movements that writes the time on a surface presents opportunities for creating unique and innovative clock designs.
2. Magnetic Display Technology - Magnetic displays present opportunities for creating dynamic and interactive surfaces that can be used in clocks and other forms of display technology.
3. Intricate Clock Movements - Creating intricate and ornate clock movements can lead to unique and visually appealing clock designs that stand out in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Clock Manufacturing - Implementing clock-writing and magnetic-display technology to create new and unique clock designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities for clock manufacturers.
2. Display Technology - Developing magnetic display technology for use in clocks presents disruptive trends for the display technology industry.
3. Art and Design - Incorporating intricate clock movements into art and design projects provides opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and visually stunning pieces.