# Protruding Time Pieces Leo Yiu's ‘Insert' Wall Clock for Nextime is Trippy By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insert-wall-clock References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/insert-clock-changes-the-way-we-see-a-clock/) Designer Leo Yiu has created this unique time-piece for clock manufacturer Nextime. The ‘Insert’ wall clock, which is sliced from one side to create a flat edge for mounting, looks like it is actually protruding out of the wall. Crazy, right? The Hong Kong-based designer alters the [viewing angle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock) to present “a simple idea to change the way we see the clock.” The ‘Insert’ wall clock looks pretty cool to me and would definitely give your co-workers something to talk about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Optical Illusion Clocks:** Creating clock designs that manipulate perception and challenge traditional notions of time. - **Interactive Home Decor:** Incorporating functional art pieces that engage with the viewer and spark conversation. - **Creative Use of Negative Space:** Exploring designs that utilize empty spaces to create visual effects and add depth. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Introducing innovative timepieces and decorative items that redefine traditional wall clocks. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating unique and visually stimulating pieces to enhance the overall aesthetic of spaces. - **Art and Design:** Pushing the boundaries of conventional design concepts with visually captivating and interactive artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-trip-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md)