# Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks The Cloudnola Flip Clock Has No Outer Shell to Expose Components By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/cloudnola-flip-clock/) & [cloudnola](https://cloudnola.com)  The [Cloudnola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass) Flip [Clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clock) is a barebones decor item for the home that will offer a way to keep time and enhance a space with a touch of retro design. The clock maintains a flipping mechanism design that will call to mind the design of [retro digital clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock), but is devoid of an outer casing to help the various components within be easily visible. This will create even more visual intrigue over alternatives with an outer shell by highlighting functionality rather than hiding it. The Cloudnola Flip Clock comes in white and black color options, and offers a minimalist take on the classic decor piece that's perfect for placement on a surface or on a wall. Available now, the clock is priced at $140. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Clocks:** There is an opportunity to innovate on the classic clock design by incorporating a vintage or retro style, while also highlighting functionality. - **Barebones Design:** Design opportunities exist in creating products with minimalist and stripped-down design, that showcase functionality rather than hiding it behind an outer shell. - **Visible Components:** An opportunity exists to create products with visible components, which is a feature that many customers may appreciate due to its unique and intriguing visual appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could benefit from these trends by creating new product lines that incorporate a vintage or minimalist design, or by adding products that showcase their inner workings. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on these trends by creating new designs that incorporate vintage or minimalist elements, or by creating new products that showcase their inner workings. - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers could benefit from incorporating these trends into their product lines by creating new pieces with a minimalist or retro design, or by adding products that showcase their inner workings and mechanisms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-alarm-clock.md) - [Minimal Charging Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.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)