# Kangaroo Pouch Clocks The Kangaroo Clock has a Handy Pouch By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kangaroo-clock References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/07/16/kangaroo-by-david-raffoul-for-fabrica/) & [fabrica.it](http://www.fabrica.it/) David Raffoul has designed a [Kangaroo clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) for Fabrica. Normally, [a clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17) is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think "Kangaroo." You're probably more likely to picture sandy beaches and surfers with funny accents. However, Raffoul's clock has a pouch much like the kangaroo's marsupium, which is the final stage of postnatal development for baby kangaroos. The pouch the only indication that the clock was modeled after the animal, native to Australia. The website's description reads, "This clock is a three dimensional image of the pocket of a Kangaroo. It involves an action, which is to leave a secret message inside the pocket. The shape of the piece is conceived with an organic approach that engages the receiver." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kangaroo-inspired Design:** Opportunity for designers to create products that incorporate elements or aesthetics inspired by animals. - **Functional Pouches:** Potential for products to feature functional pouches as a unique and practical design element. - **Organic Shapes in Design:** The use of organic shapes in product design can create visually appealing and engaging pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design and Fashion:** Innovation in the design and fashion industry can benefit from incorporating animal-inspired elements and functional features like pouches. - **Home Decor and Accessories:** The home decor and accessories industry can explore the use of animal-inspired designs and incorporate functional elements like pouches in their products. - **Gifts and Novelty Items:** Gift and novelty industries can offer unique and engaging products by incorporating organic shapes and features like functional pouches inspired by animal designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Printed Fortune Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houracle.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Security Camera Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swap-clock.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md)