# Minimalist Vase Timepieces Jaro Kose Designs The Clock Vase That Tells Time and Holds Flowers By Amy Duong | Published 2018-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-vase References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/08/02/the-time-telling-vase/) & [jarokose](http://jarokose.com/) Designer Jaro Kose introduces the multi-functional Clock Vase, whose functions are defined by its name itself. The concept of the piece is designed to indicate the passing of time -- the clock is much more calculated than the vase. The clock counts every second whilst the vase gives a [place for flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase) to grow and become frail over time to depict the nature of life itself. In terms of the actual Clock Vase, it is constructed from ceramic materials and has gold-plated hands, boasting an overall [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock). Kose explains that connecting the timepiece with a vase shows that we must care for the quality of time distributed to us and serves as a reminder that time is not infinite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Design:** Designers can explore the combination of multiple functions in a single product, like Jaro Kose did with the Clock Vase. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** There is an opportunity to create products with minimalist design elements, such as the Clock Vase's ceramic construction and gold-plated hands. - **Nature-inspired Concepts:** Designers can take inspiration from nature to create products that reflect the passage of time and the fragility of life, like the Clock Vase. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore multi-functional products with minimalist aesthetics, providing customers with unique and versatile designs. - **Product Design:** Product designers can embrace nature-inspired concepts to create meaningful and thought-provoking designs that resonate with consumers. - **Timepiece Industry:** The timepiece industry can incorporate innovative ideas, such as combining timekeeping with other functionalities, to create unique and captivating timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Multifunctional Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iza-vase.md) - [Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watoji.md) - [Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md)