# Shadowy Time-Tellers The Bulbdial Clock is a Modern Day Sun Dial By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulbdial-clock References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/an-analog-clock.php) & [makersmarket](http://www.makersmarket.com/products/59-bulbdial-clock-kit) Tell time like it's 799 again with the Bulbdial Clock from Ironic Sans. This sundial wannabee uses LED lights to cast [shadows, which represent the clock's hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock) and let you know that you are late for work. Brilliant! The Bulbdial Clock is a [damn cool time-teller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line). I have a clock at home that emits different bird calls at the top of every hour and it still isn't as cool as the Bulbdial Clock. When it comes to birds versus the sun, the sun always wins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Clocks:** Creative businesses can build on this trend by incorporating retro designs with modern functionality. - **Alternative Time-telling Devices:** Innovative startups can explore this trend by developing unique and unconventional ways of telling time. - **Eco-friendly Timepieces:** Sustainable businesses can capitalize on this trend by creating clocks that use renewable energy sources such as solar power. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can offer unique time-telling devices as part of their product lines to set themselves apart in the market. - **Technology:** Technology companies can explore new ways of incorporating renewable energy sources into their products, such as solar-powered clocks. - **Fashion:** Fashion businesses can incorporate retro clock designs into their accessories and apparel to create unique and eye-catching pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Time-Human Relationship Sundials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civil-architecture.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md)