# Task Reminding Time Tellers The About Time Clock by Michiko Shimada Allows for Chore Integration By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/about-time-clock-by-michiko-shimada References: [kidcrave](http://kidcrave.com/kids-room/about-time-clock/) & [destes](http://destes.com/webshop/19-about-time-clock.html) There are dozens if not hundreds of apps that can help you remember things that need to get done during the day, but the About Time Clock by Michiko Shimada is a more laid-back approach to the traditional [to-do list](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/today-app). The clock is designed with a [magnetic face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock) and empty spots that allow for categorized magnets to be easily placed adjacent to the arms for remembering what has to get done. An essential tool for parents, kids and families as a whole, the About Time Clock by Michiko Shimada is a great way to let everyone know what's next on the schedule. Try making your own magnets to go along with the About Time Clock and you'll be able to make it a really customized clock that's an all-in-one scheduler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Task Management:** The About Time Clock's customizable magnets offer an opportunity for personalized task management solutions. - **Simplified Chore Integration:** The About Time Clock simplifies chore integration by allowing users to easily place magnets next to the arms of the clock for organized task reminders. - **Laid-back Task Management:** The About Time Clock provides a more laid-back approach to task management compared to traditional to-do lists and apps. ### Where This Applies - **Productivity Tools:** The customizable features of the About Time Clock can inspire the development of new productivity tools with personalized task management systems. - **Home Organization:** The About Time Clock can disrupt the home organization industry by offering a simplified and visual task management solution. - **Family Planning:** The About Time Clock can be integrated into the family planning industry as a tool for coordinating schedules and managing tasks for parents and children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md) - [Thoughtfully-Designed Display Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-day-clock.md) - [Organizational Reminder Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-todo-reminder-app.md) - [Kitchen Timeboxing Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-kitchen.md) - [Visual Timing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer.md) - [Minimalist Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wow-clock.md) - [Medication Organizer Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-clock.md) - [Kitchen Timing Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookclock.md)