# Tweet-Powered Cuckoo Clock #Flock by Berg Connects to Twitter to Alert Users to Replies and More By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flock-by-berg References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/18/4239408/twitter-uk-shows-off-flock-a-cuckoo-clock-powered-by-tweets) & [berglondon](http://berglondon.com/) #Flock by Berg, a London design firm, is a cute contemporary cuckoo clock. Not only does it have a [minimalist modern aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock), it is powered by a popular social media platform. Connected to [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget), the clock chirps at every reply, retweet and new follower. Although this may seem more annoying than an hourly performance, it simply creates a more physical interaction for Twitter users. In a way, such add-ons as TweetDeck are no different. Using the design firms new Cloud Dev Kit, #Flock by Berg is an example of how it helps designers connect prototype objects and devices to the Internet. According to [The Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-2), the adorable time-teller will be given out to trusted Twitter partners. Others will have to be lucky enough to be at such places as the Tate Modern to walk away with one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media-connected Products:** Design firms can create more physical interactions for social media users by integrating popular platforms and devices. - **Internet of Things (iot) Integration in Design:** Design firms can leverage IoT devices to enhance the experience behind their traditional products. - **Smart Product Design:** Design firms can create innovative products such as smart clocks that integrate with social media platforms to provide new benefits for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Developers can incorporate social media platforms and Internet of Things (IoT) to create more engaging consumer electronics. - **Design:** Designers can integrate IoT devices and social media platforms into their designs to give them an innovative and modern edge. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can use smart products to engage with their target audience in a more interactive and tangible way, thus, creating a more memorable user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Bird-Inspired Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweettunes.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [App-Extended Smart Birdfeeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-birdfeeder.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md)