# Minimalist Wall Clocks The Front & Back Clock Uses Its Batteries to Tell Time By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/front-back-clock References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/06/22/minimalist-clock-uses-batteries-as-hands/) & [thewrongobjects](http://www.thewrongobjects.com/) The Front & Back clock is a clock that only a [minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock) would love. This clock from Wrong Objects Design uses its own batteries as hands. Run out of batteries and you've got double the trouble. I see a few problems with the design of the Front & Back clock. First and foremost, how can you tell time accurately without numbers? Regardless of whether this can actually be used as a [functioning clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock) or not, it is still undoubtedly an [interesting conversation piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17). Three cheers for minimalism! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunities for creating minimalist products that are functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Alternative Time Telling:** Innovation in telling time without traditional clock numbers, opening up possibilities for unique and unconventional designs. - **Conversation Pieces:** Demand for interesting and unique products that serve as conversation starters and expressions of personal style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** Incorporating minimalist design principles into various consumer products, from furniture to electronics. - **Home Decor:** Creating alternative and visually striking timepieces that blend seamlessly into minimalist home decor styles. - **Gift and Novelty:** Producing conversation-starting, quirky products that appeal to consumers looking for unique gift ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-alarm-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Minimal Charging Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1.md)