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Minimal Futuristic Lamp Clocks

The Helix Lamp Doubles as a Simplistic Mood Light

— August 18, 2021 — Art & Design
The Helix Lamp illustrates the endless relationship between light and time. Using shafts of light to tell the time, this device boasts an aesthetic and modern design. The Helix Lamp uses helical (or offset) discs to project a channel of light onto its surface.

The device reinterprets the association between light and time. Rather than using conventional clock hands to tell the time, it harnesses the power of light to dictate the time of day. During the day, the channel of light appears as a shadow, similar to how sundials work. By nightfall, the Helix Lamp casts a light channel as a visual indicator of a clock hand. Designed by Josh Connor, the lamp clock features two rotating discs to display the hours and the minutes.

Image Credit: Josh Connor
Trend Themes
1. Light-based Time-telling Devices - The trend toward light-based time-telling devices like the Helix Lamp presents an opportunity for disruption in the clock and home decor industries.
2. Minimalistic Design - The growing trend towards minimalistic designs, such as the Helix Lamp, offers opportunities for innovation in lighting and interior design.
3. Futuristic Aesthetic - A trend towards futuristic aesthetics in home decor and technology provides opportunities for novel product design, such as the Helix Lamp.
Industry Implications
1. Clocks and Watches - The Helix Lamp and other light-based time-telling devices have the potential to disrupt the traditional clock and watch industries.
2. Home Decor - Minimalistic designs like the Helix Lamp present opportunities for innovation in the home decor industry.
3. Lighting - Innovations in light-based time-telling devices and futuristic aesthetics provide opportunities for disruption in the lighting industry.
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