# Steampunk Alarm Systems The Edison Alarm Clock Is the Work of Inventor David Krawczyk By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edison-alarm-clock References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/light-bulb-alarm-clock/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/davidkrawczyk/the-edison-alarm-clock) David Krawczyk literally had to become an inventor to devise the [Edison](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick) Alarm Clock. Conceived to keep time by means of electrical currents, the [antique-inspired contraption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5) looks like it's come straight from the 19th century. The industrial designer's quirky chronograph is genius, even by contemporary standards. The two large half globes present the time, while two smaller light bulbs must be placed in the bottom to set the alert. Using little holes that represent the hour and the minute, the Edison Alarm Clock is an electrical wonder that works once you've completed its circuit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steampunk Aesthetics:** Opportunity for businesses to create new products and designs inspired by antique and industrial aesthetics. - **Electrical Innovations:** Opportunity for businesses to integrate electrical technology into traditional products. - **Clockwork Mechanisms:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate clockwork mechanisms into modern designs. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies to provide consumers with unique and innovative alarm clock options. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to offer decorative and functional pieces inspired by steampunk aesthetics. - **Industrial Design:** Opportunity for companies to create industrial-style products that incorporate innovative technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Car Instrument Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reengauge-alarm-clocks.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md)