# Open Concept Hour Glasses This Minimalistic Counter by Lihi Svirsky Spills Sand onto a Plate By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hour-glasses References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52764/) & [lihisvirsky](http://lihisvirsky.com) Hour glasses might seem like unnecessary items to own in our modern world, what with so many more accurate ways of keeping time, but his open concept design from Lihi Svirsky is so contemporary and chic it might have you rethinking the need for one altogether. Instead of featuring standard bulbs with a connection in the middle that allows the sand to spill from one to another, this [minimalistic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock) spills [black sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara) from one container onto a stark white plate. Once the cycle is complete, the sand must then be put back into the dispenser in order to be reused. Truly a [post-modern approach to timekeeping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock), the hour glass design by Svirsky is rather unrealistic, but makes up for its shortcomings with a striking design that utilizes black and white color schemes to make an impact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalistic Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sleek and simple products that prioritize aesthetics and functionality. - **Post-modern Timekeeping:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining traditional timekeeping methods with contemporary and unconventional designs. - **Black and White Color Schemes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing contrasting colors to create visually impactful and stylish designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of product design to create modern and minimalist timekeeping devices. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry to offer unique and visually appealing hour glasses as statement pieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion accessories market by incorporating unconventional timekeeping devices as trendy and functional accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LEGO-Inspired Hourglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hourglass.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Digitized Hourglass Productivity Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-timer.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Productivity Maximizing Adjustable Hourglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-timer1.md)