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Industrially Designed Clocks

Andrea Bellotto Presents the Plumber Clock

— September 27, 2014 — Art & Design
Andrea Bellotto is a designer who thought that so much more could be done with the clock's overall structure. Many times people just pay attention to what's on the front of the clock, but Belletto wanted a more holistic approach to this handy piece of home furniture.

The back of the clock looks similar to a water pipe, which helps to give this design that industrial aesthetic. It can also be stood up on a number of different surfaces with this look, as it does not need to be hung up on the wall. While focusing on the back of a clock is something so subtle, it's not usually done, and it helps to make this clock so distinct.

Andrea Bellotto is calling the design the Plumber Clock due to its water pipe look.

Photo Credits: designboom, bozu.it
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Design - Creating clocks with industrial design elements that offer a more holistic approach presents an opportunity for designers to reimagine other home furniture products in this style.
2. Unique Product Positioning - Focusing on typically overlooked aspects of a commonly used product presents an opportunity to create truly unique and distinctive positioning in the market.
3. Functional Home Decor - Designers can explore the trend of functional home decor by adding useful and unique elements to traditional decor products, appealing to customers looking for practical yet stylish home accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry could use this trend of industrial design and functional features to create unique, visually engaging, and improved products that are both beautiful and useful.
2. Furniture - This trend towards industrial design elements in home furniture presents opportunities for designers to add new and interesting components to furniture pieces, providing customers with unique and functional decor.
3. Clock Manufacturing - Clock manufacturers and designers could look into creating unique and visually appealing designs by focusing on overlooked aspects of traditional clocks, such as the back of the clock, adding functional and aesthetic value to their products.
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