# Retro Amored Timekeepers Umbra's Cage Wall Clock by Alan Wisniewski Boasts a Nostalgic Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cage-wall-clock References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/vote/cage-wall-clock-by-alan-wisniewski/) & [umbra](http://www.umbra.com/usd/cage-wall-clock) [Umbra's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbra-buddy) Cage Wall Clock by Alan Wisniewski is a fresh and modern translation of a [retro design concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-chronograph-usm). When creating the timekeeper, Alan looked to the past for his inspiration and modeled the item after a classic clock one would see in their childhood gym class. The nostalgic home accessory measures 16" in diameter and is made from solid wood materials. The clock is accented with a [domed metal element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo) that is the inspiration behind its caged wall clock name. The retro-themed clock is sure to become an accent piece in modern interiors or elegant office spaces. Designer Alan Wisniewski is a graduate from Humber College's Industrial Design program and is known for creating other Umbra favorites like his specs paper clips that are modeled after various glasses frames. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Design Concept:** Opportunity for creating modern versions of nostalgic products. - **Solid Wood Materials:** Potential for eco-friendly furniture and home decor industries. - **Modern Interiors:** Opportunity for innovative interior design solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Accessories:** Potential for creating unique and nostalgic home decor products. - **Furniture:** Opportunity for designing retro-inspired furniture pieces. - **Industrial Design:** Potential for incorporating nostalgic elements into industrial design projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md)