# Smart Combinations 2 in 1 Chess and Clock By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huang-zis-chess-set-and-clock-in-one References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/a-clock-on-the-side-and-a-chess-game-on-the-other) A digital clock and a chess set. But what I like the most about this ingenious gadget is its beautiful design. I'm a sucker for a pretty design even if I don't care for the product. The [digital clock's interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock), with its [funky looking screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taoclock), is a great idea and it gives the gadget a "personality". And when you feel smart and wanna [play some chess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set), all you need to do is just turn the attractive box around. This is a very smart combination! The concept was designed by Huang Zi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Products:** The trend of combining multiple functionalities into a single product creates convenience and value for consumers. - **Product Design:** The emphasis on aesthetically pleasing design can enhance the appeal and desirability of a product. - **Digital Interfaces:** Digital interfaces that provide unique user experiences can add a distinctive personality to a product. ### Where This Applies - **Home Décor:** The home décor industry can explore combining functionality and design to create innovative and attractive products. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can integrate digital interfaces with traditional games to enhance user engagement and enjoyment. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can incorporate multifunctionality and aesthetic design into their product offerings to capture consumer interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Minimal Charging Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1.md) - [Security Camera Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swap-clock.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-pill.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md)