# Balloon-Inspired Wall Clocks The 'Aria' Clock Celebrates Every Hour of the Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-clock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/11/24/give-your-walls-a-pop-of-time/) & [heart-storming](http://heart-storming.com) The 'Aria' Clock is designed with the aesthetic of a helium balloon in mind to make every hour of the day a celebration and put a focus on the present moment. Created by HEARTSTORMING DESIGN, the clock comes in gold, silver, bronze and white versions, and looks like a clear mylar balloon that utilizes the pleats in the design as the notches for the hour. This creates a truly [playful design aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) that is great for an office space or even as an artistic touch for the home. The 'Aria' Clock identifies the need for more playful pieces of [home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17) for consumers who are looking to take a more lighthearted approach to the spaces that they inhabit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Home Decor:** The 'Aria' Clock identifies the need for more playful pieces of home decor for consumers who are looking to take a more lighthearted approach to the spaces that they inhabit. - **Aesthetic Inspirations:** The 'Aria' Clock showcases the trend of incorporating aesthetic inspirations from everyday objects, like balloons, into functional products. - **Focus on Present Moment:** The 'Aria' Clock reflects the trend of creating products that serve as reminders to focus on the present moment and enjoy the passing of time. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The 'Aria' Clock presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to branch out from traditional designs and offer more playful and whimsical options for consumers. - **Office Supplies:** The 'Aria' Clock could disrupt the office supplies industry by introducing unique and artistic timekeeping options for professional spaces. - **Art and Design:** The 'Aria' Clock exemplifies the disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate unconventional inspirations into functional and aesthetically pleasing creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-trip-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md)