# Multi-Functional Cuckoo Clocks Nendo Designed Three Iterations of the Cuckoo Clock for Lemnos By Amy Duong | Published 2018-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemnos References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/28/nendo-reinterprets-the-traditional-cuckoo-clock-with-three-unconventional-designs/) & [lemnos.jp](http://www.lemnos.jp/en/) Japanese design label [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-andon-table) created three unique versions of the classic cuckoo clock for fellow Japanese brand Lemnos. Lemnos specializes in modernistic clocks that have [minimalist designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock). The three new iterations are a modern take on the traditional cuckoo clock rooted back to Germany's Black Forest. The usual wooden carvings and pendulums are not found -- instead, there are [clean lines and simplistic white surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo) to remain minimalistic. There are three clocks in total -- a cuckoo clock that also functions as a pair of bookends, as the face of the dial can split in two. The second clock boasts a Bavarian design with an unusual angular design that rests on its roof and takes on a tilted structure. The third clock has a dented accent on the side to look as if something is carved out to find a cuckoo bird peeking out. Image Credit: [Akihiro Yoshida](http://ak-yoshida.com/top.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalistic Clock Designs:** Opportunity to create modernistic clocks with clean lines and simplistic surfaces. - **Multi-functional Clocks:** Chance to design clocks that serve additional purposes, like bookends. - **Innovative Cuckoo Clock Designs:** Potential to reimagine traditional cuckoo clocks with unique and angular structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Clock Manufacturing:** Prospect for clock manufacturers to create minimalistic and multi-functional designs. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to offer innovative and eye-catching clock designs. - **Gift and Souvenir:** Chance for gift and souvenir brands to offer unique and distinctive cuckoo clocks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md)