# Elegant Respiring Timepieces The 'Breathing Clock' Inflates with Air to Show the Time By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-clock References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/inflated-balloon-clock.html) & [schmidtmax.tumblr](http://schmidtmax.tumblr.com/post/55772444544/breathing-clock-2013) In an effort to show how time can be perceived differently, designer Max Schmidt created the 'Breathing Clock.' Schmidt's clock eschews [traditional timekeeping systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taoclock) and uses a balloon to show the time. A bag contained with a sleek canister inflates and deflates to indicate the time. As a result, the clock looks like it's breathing while it's operating. The Breathing Clock was designed to help those with a creative workflow. Schmidt created the clock as a loose interpretation of time. As a result, the clock frees its users from the rigidity of traditional timepieces. The balloon works by [inflating and deflating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp) in cycles. After inflating, the balloon takes about [half an hour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch) to deflate. Air slowly leaks out of the balloon until it's fully collapsed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Alternative Timekeeping:** The 'Breathing Clock' showcases a unique approach to time perception, opening up opportunities for alternative timekeeping methods. - **Interactive Design:** The use of a balloon that inflates and deflates to indicate the time presents possibilities for interactive and engaging designs. - **Reimagining Time:** The 'Breathing Clock' challenges the traditional concept of time, providing a platform for reimagining the ways we perceive and utilize time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Product Design:** The 'Breathing Clock' highlights innovative design concepts that can be incorporated into various products. - **Home Decor:** The unique and visually captivating design of the 'Breathing Clock' introduces potential disruption in the home decor industry. - **Wellness and Mindfulness:** The breathing-like movement of the 'Breathing Clock' aligns with the growing focus on wellness and mindfulness, offering opportunities for integration in related industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-ball.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Perforated Metal Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo.md) - [Half-Hour Timepiece Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch.md)