# Whirlpool Timepieces The Bent Hands Clock Will Tell You the Time In Different Cities By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bent-hands-clock References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/07/26/the-bent-hands-by-giha-woo-and-shingoeun/) The [Bent Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock) clock looks more like a decoration for the walls rather than a timepiece. With only [one hand, this clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch) can tell time in different parts of the world such as London, Berlin and Hawaii. It's perfect for jet-setters and people who have family members or loved ones living in [different time zones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-pan4timer). The design and concept of the Bent Hands clock is by Giha Woo and Shingoeun. The clock made its debut at the DMY Berlin show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Global Timekeeping:** The Bent Hands clock is a representation of how timekeeping can be revolutionized with minimal design. - **Functional Décor:** The clock's design represents an opportunity for businesses to create products that are not only practical but attractive. - **Simplistic Design:** The clock's minimalist design represents a trend in designing products that do not need to be overly complicated to be useful. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The Bent Hands clock is a home decor item that demonstrates the potential disruption of combining style and functionality. - **Travel:** The clock's ability to tell time in different global locations represents an opportunity to innovate in the travel industry. - **Retail:** The simplistic design of the Bent Hands clock presents an opportunity for retailers to market minimal and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Time-Zone Table Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timetables-coffee-tables.md)