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# After-Hours Timekeepers
Lamplabs '5 to 9' Clock Accentuates Moments of Merriment

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-20 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplabs-5-to-9-clock
References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/11/19/5-to-9-clock-emphasizes-those-few-important-hours-when-youre-not-sleeping-or-working/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lamplabs/5-to-9-clock)

Unless you absolutely love your job, this Lamplabs '5 to 9' Clock emphasizes the part of your day you’ll most want to be mindful of. Those four precious hours between home time and bedtime are celebrated in this witty [wall-mounted chronometer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock).

Designed by Derek Taylor, the Lamplabs '5 to 9' Clock lets you focus on the [inverted working day schedule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-igor), which remains for many as the only “me time” during one’s waking hours.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Inverted Working Day:** An opportunity to create products and services that cater to the specific needs and desires of individuals during the evening hours.
- **Work-life Balance:** An opportunity to develop solutions that help individuals make the most of their after-work time and prioritize self-care and relaxation.
- **Non-traditional Timekeeping:** An opportunity to reimagine the way we measure and mark time, incorporating creativity and playfulness into everyday routines.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Decor:** An industry that can explore innovative clocks and timepieces that add personality and charm to living spaces.
- **Wellness and Self-care:** An industry that can offer products and services that promote relaxation, stress relief, and personal enjoyment during after-work hours.
- **Personal Productivity:** An industry that can develop tools and technologies to help individuals optimize their time and make the most of their evenings.

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