# Age-Tracking Gadgets The Life Clock Counts Years, Not Minutes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-clock References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/pic-life-clock-tracks-the-slow-passage-of-time.html) & [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=933) I’m not sure I would want a constant reminder of my aging, but I have to admit that the Life Clock is a nifty idea. Actually, for children, this would be the perfect [countdown tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retirement-countdown) to each upcoming birthday! Created by Bertrand Planes, the Life Clock is a modified Karlsson Clock. Slowed down by a factor of 61320, each number on the face represents a year, up to 80 years. But just because the Life Clock ends at 80 doesn’t mean you will. A [very morbid thought](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-clock-app), I know. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 44% | 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 - **Age-tracking Gadgets:** The development and improvement of age-tracking gadgets, such as the Life Clock, provides opportunities for health monitoring and personalized healthcare services. - **Longevity-focused Marketing:** Marketing and product development that target the aging population, such as the Life Clock, provides opportunities for companies to tap into the growing senior market. - **Interest in Self-awareness:** The popularity of age-tracking gadgets, such as the Life Clock, reflects a growing interest in self-awareness and personal improvement, presenting opportunities for companies that provide related services and products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Age-tracking gadgets, such as the Life Clock, present opportunities for healthcare providers to collect data and offer personalized health management services. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development and improvement of age-tracking gadgets, such as the Life Clock, creates opportunities for consumer electronics companies to expand their product lines and tap into the aging population market. - **Personal Development:** Interest in self-awareness and personal improvement, reflected in the popularity of age-tracking gadgets like the Life Clock, presents opportunities for companies providing personal development services and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Time Awareness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-just-one.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md)