# Minimal Futuristic Lamp Clocks The Helix Lamp Doubles as a Simplistic Mood Light By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helix-lamp References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/08/17/is-this-an-ambient-lamp-that-also-tells-the-time-or-is-it-a-clock-that-doubles-as-a-mood-light/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) The [Helix Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **Minimalistic Design:** The growing trend towards minimalistic designs, such as the Helix Lamp, offers opportunities for innovation in lighting and interior design. - **Futuristic Aesthetic:** A trend towards futuristic aesthetics in home decor and technology provides opportunities for novel product design, such as the Helix Lamp. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Clocks and Watches:** The Helix Lamp and other light-based time-telling devices have the potential to disrupt the traditional clock and watch industries. - **Home Decor:** Minimalistic designs like the Helix Lamp present opportunities for innovation in the home decor industry. - **Lighting:** Innovations in light-based time-telling devices and futuristic aesthetics provide opportunities for disruption in the lighting industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helix-lamp.md) - [Nautically Themed Metallic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khonsu-clock-lamp.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgian-floor-lamp-clock.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md)