# Ticking Heartbeat Clocks Ivor Williams Designed a Clock That Shows the Beating of Your Heart By M | Published 2014-05-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivor-williams References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/09/uji-wall-clock-ivor-williams-moves-hands-in-time-with-heartbeat/) & [thisisluckyme](http://thisisluckyme.com/art/ivor-williams/) Creative designer Ivor Williams invented this beautiful Uji wall clock that cleverly displays the beat of your heart rather than the time. The Uji wall clock is an ingenious science-inspired piece of decor. Unlike a conventional clock that has hands that tell the time, the Uji clock's hands tick to the beat of your heart using an ECG sensor. The sensor has the capability to electronically measure your heart beat and transfer that information wirelessly to the Uji clock hands. The hands begin to move back and forth to the pulsing rhythm of your heart. The Uji clock has a [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1) with a plain, white face and skinny, black hands. While this wall clock won't tell you the time, it would be a beautiful interactive, [abstract piece for your home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biometric-inspired Decor:** Designing decor that incorporates biometric sensors and measurements, creating interactive and personalized experiences based on unique body data. - **Disruptive Clock Designs:** Introducing innovative clock designs that go beyond traditional time-telling, transforming the role of clocks into multifunctional and engaging pieces. - **Connected Health Accessories:** Developing accessories that connect to personal health data, enabling users to visualize and interact with their body metrics in creative and stylish ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate biometric-inspired decor in home and office spaces to create immersive and personalized environments. - **Product Design:** Innovating clock designs that offer unique functions and interactions, redefining the purpose of clocks in various industries and settings. - **Healthcare Technology:** Creating connected health accessories that seamlessly integrate with personal health data, enhancing user engagement and promoting a holistic approach to wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md)