The Manifold Clock designs extend beyond a simple wall timepiece with an intricate fanned paper aesthetic that is folded like origami. Despite the lack of metallic pieces, the clock creatively tells the time using paper hands and bright colors.
Unlike a traditional clock, the Manifold timepiece doesn't have numbers or conventional hands to relay the time to consumers. Instead the device features a simple white wall mount and face that is left clean of any inscriptions. Bound to the clock's face are two white hands connected to a single piece of paper. As the hands move around the clock, the paper expands to in a fanning motion to reveal the colors of the bright paper.
Fanned Paper Clocks
The Manifold Clock Features an Abstract Art Aesthetic
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Clock Designs - There is an opportunity for designers to create unique and abstract clock designs that differentiate themselves by using non-traditional materials or minimalistic aesthetics.
2. Minimalist Timekeeping - There is an opportunity to explore new ways of timekeeping that simplify and reduce the clutter associated with traditional clocks.
3. Paper-based Innovations - There is an opportunity to explore new innovations using paper as a primary material for functional products, beyond the traditional paper-based industry.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore the use of unique clock designs as decorative elements in a room.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can experiment with unique timekeeping designs to create products that stand out in the market.
3. Crafts and DIY - Crafts and DIY industries can explore the use of unique and non-traditional materials like paper in timekeeping projects.