I remember playing dominoes during lunch in high school, but never would I have thought that these playful tiles would be useful for anything else other than passing the time -- now you can tell the time with the Domino Clock.
Designed by Seattle-based Carbon Design Group, the Domino Clock is comprised of three dominoes. The first represents the hour and the remaining two represents the minutes. To overcome difficult engineering, they devised a custom actuator to flip the dots from black to white as the seconds tick by.
Playful Tile Timpieces
The Domino Clock Tells Time Rather than Whiling it Away
Trend Themes
1. Domino Clocks - The use of dominoes as a creative way to tell time opens up opportunities for innovative clock designs.
2. Custom Actuators - The development of custom actuators for flipping the dots on dominoes presents possibilities for new applications in various industries.
3. Playful Timepieces - The incorporation of playful elements into timekeeping devices offers opportunities for unique and engaging product designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The use of domino clocks as decorative pieces can enhance the visual appeal of homes and interior spaces.
2. Smart Home Technology - Integrating custom actuators and playful timekeeping concepts into smart home devices can provide a fun and interactive user experience.
3. Gifts & Novelties - The creation of unique and playful timepieces like the Domino Clock opens up potential markets in the gifts and novelties industry.