# Minimalist Soft Surface Timepieces This Felt Panel Clock is a Cozy Way to Tell the Time By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-panel-clock References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/210282394236752941/Felt-Panel-Clock) & [store.menudesignshop](http://store.menudesignshop.com/norm-felt-panel-clock-p127.aspx) This felt panel clock is a pretty and simple way to add some extra decor to your home. The clock is made by Norm for Menu, a Danish studio, and in addition to being a decorative piece, it's also a clock. Although there are no numbers featured on the clock, the hands make it possible to tell the time so that this still serves as a functional clock. A felt panel clock definitely stands out, as the fabric itself is completely unique and not a common material to use for clocks. This timepiece won't take up a lot of room in your home and would work well in a kitchen or front entrance. Since it's made of felt the clock is kid-friendly and you won't have to worry about messy accidents if the clock falls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Felt Panel Clocks:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique clock designs using felt as the main material. - **Minimalist Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create simple and stylish home decor pieces. - **Functional Art:** Opportunity to combine aesthetics and functionality in art pieces like this felt panel clock. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Innovative clock designs and minimalist decor can revolutionize the home decor industry. - **Textile and Fabrics:** Using unique materials like felt in products can disrupt the textile and fabrics industry. - **Art and Design:** Bridging the gap between art and functionality can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Minimal Aluminum Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-clock-1.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md)