# Movie Set Time-Tellers The Clapperboard Digital Alarm Clock Has a Director's Touch By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clapperboard-digital-alarm-clock References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/feel-like-a-director-with-clapperboard-digital-alarm-clock) & [chinavasion](http://www.chinavasion.com/cool-gadgets/cvsbg301) The Clapperboard Digital Alarm Clock will add a touch of [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games) wherever it's placed. This piece of director gear is built to display the time in a 24-hour format, all the way down to deci-seconds. When the [Clapperboard Digital Alarm Clock goes off](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo), the mechanism for silencing it requires you to use the clapper to clip the board like you're signaling the beginning of a movie take. If you're one of those people whose dreams always seem like an epic movie, this clock would be an interesting way to wake up. The Clapperboard Digital Alarm Clock would be an excellent option to consider if you're looking to buy a gift for an aspiring director or if you're decorating a home theater,. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Movie-inspired Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alarm clocks that mimic iconic movie props and scenes to add a touch of Hollywood to people's mornings. - **Novelty Wake-up Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique gadgets that offer unconventional ways to wake up, providing a fun and engaging experience for users. - **Film-inspired Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design home decor items that incorporate elements from the film industry, appealing to movie enthusiasts and cinephiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative consumer electronics that offer unique features and experiences to differentiate from traditional alarm clocks. - **Gifting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new and creative gift options targeting specific interests or hobbies, such as filmmaking, to cater to niche markets. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative home decor products that reflect popular culture themes, allowing consumers to personalize their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan.md) - [Unsettling Series Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-light-green-light-doll-alarm-clock.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Calm Reading Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novellamate.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md)