# Dual-Function Turntable Clocks The Conceptual 'Vinyl Clock' Displays Time When Not Playing Records By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-vinyl-clock References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/10/18/a-turntable-that-doubles-as-an-analog-clock-is-a-space-saving-way-to-evoke-nostalgia/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual 'Vinyl Clock' is a [dual-purpose decor item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage) for the home that will provide users with a way to keep time and enjoy their favorite music using a singular solution. Designed by Joonho Sung, the unit features a clock face that is suspended on a tripod that will elegantly display the time throughout the day. The knob in the center of the clock face can be removed to position a [record to play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paron-iii) on the built-in speaker that sits just below the main unit in the middle of the tripod support. The conceptual 'Vinyl Clock' harkens back to yesteryear in a number of ways to help incorporate several decor solutions of the past into the home without losing sight of a need for efficiency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-purpose Decor:** The Vinyl Clock is an example of a dual-purpose decor item that combines functionality and aesthetics. - **Retro-inspired Design:** The Vinyl Clock incorporates nostalgic elements of yesteryear, appealing to consumers seeking a vintage aesthetic. - **Multi-functional Home Accessories:** The Vinyl Clock demonstrates the trend of multi-functional home accessories that serve multiple purposes in one unit. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The Vinyl Clock falls within the home decor industry, offering a unique and functional piece for consumers seeking new design elements for their homes. - **Audio Technology:** The Vinyl Clock taps into the audio technology industry by incorporating a built-in speaker for users to enjoy their favorite music. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Vinyl Clock aligns with the consumer electronics industry, providing a combination of a clock and speaker in one device. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Elegant Upright Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blok-turntable.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Modular AI-Enabled Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-record-player.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Motor-Shaped Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotor-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Vertical Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs01-bluetooth-vertical-turntable.md) - [Vertical Space-Saving Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-vinyl-record-player.md)