# Lifespan Countdowns The 'Life Clock' By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-10-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-timepieces-the-life-clock References: [swissmiss.typepad](http://swissmiss.typepad.com/weblog/2008/09/life-clock.html) Nothing seems unusual when you first look at this clock, however, upon close inspection, you will notice that the numbers seem a little high. This is because one full rotation of this clock is equal to the [average human lifespan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronological-age-calculator) (82 years). The clock, designed by Bertrand Planes, uses an [ordinary clock slowed down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch) 61,320 times to make each minute equal to one year. Some people would find this concept quite depressing. I wouldn't recommend giving it as a gift to a childless, single 30-something woman who is already well aware that her [biological clock is ticking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daysleft), and that the years are slipping away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Life Countdowns:** Identify opportunities for products or services that help individuals track and maximize their remaining lifespan. - **Slow Clocks:** Explore innovations in clock design that challenge traditional concepts of time and perception. - **Personalized Timekeeping:** Develop customizable clocks or timepieces that reflect an individual's unique lifespan and experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness and Health:** Create wellness apps or devices that help individuals improve their lifestyle and increase their overall lifespan. - **Home Decor and Accessories:** Design clocks as decorative objects that prompt contemplation and awareness of the passage of time. - **Personal Development and Self-help:** Develop lifestyle guides or platforms that assist individuals in prioritizing goals and making the most of their limited time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time Awareness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-too-short1.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Digital Retirement Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retirement-countdown.md) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md) - [Time Awareness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-just-one.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md)