# Quirky Contemporary Clocks The Comtoise Clock is Designed with Random Images By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-clock References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/studio-job-alessi-comtoise-clock) & [alessi](http://www.alessi.com/en/products/detail/sj01-comtoise) Designed for Italian design house [Alessi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp-company-x-alessi), the Comtoise Clock was made by Flemish designers Job Smets and Nynke Tynagel and is a unique, classic yet contemporary clock that definitely draws the eye. The designers wanted to create something out of a unique material that Alessi had not yet used and they decided that material would be tin. The clock is cluttered with several images -- including old-fashioned candles, dragonflies, keys, flowers, peace signs, airplanes, roses, pills and letters -- all of which exemplify the unique look the designers were going for. While the surrounding area of the clock is somewhat chaotic, the clock itself features a [simple design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line). The wartime imagery couples with some peaceful images allows the contemporary clock to point to distinctions between the two in an ironic way, while simultaneously being a fashionable and [unique wall accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Quirky Clocks:** Designers are exploring unique materials and using random images to create one-of-a-kind timepieces. - **Contemporary Decor:** Combining classic and modern elements, designers are creating fashionable and whimsical decorative items for the home. - **Ironic Imagery:** Using a mix of both wartime and peaceful images, designers are creating visually striking objects that challenge expectations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Innovative designers are utilizing unconventional materials to create eye-catching and unique home decor items. - **Design:** The field of design is expanding as creatives explore new materials, techniques, and ideas for unique and innovative products. - **Art:** Artists and designers are combining different elements and styles to create thought-provoking pieces that challenge convention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md)