# Time & Space Rulers The 'Life Relative to a Foot' Measuring Stick Explores Lifespans By Monica Shane | Published 2011-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-relative-to-foot References: [thevitrine](http://www.thevitrine.com/products/LIFE-RELATIVE-TO-A-FOOT.html) New York City-based artist and designer [Dino Sanchez](http://www.dinosanchez.com) attempts to answer that question with his latest product, Life Relative to a Foot. What looks to be a standard school ruler turns out to be an exploration of time and space -- a complicated issue simplified to a rather straightforward and direct task. You simply measure the two relative to one another. One side of the ruler measures a linear foot, while the other [measures a lifespan of 80 years](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylifebar) relative to that linear foot. Each ruler is made of bamboo laser-etched with numerals and markings and has a cork backing. Life Relative to a Foot is available through the Paris-based online boutique [Vitrine](http://www.thevitrine.com/products/LIFE-RELATIVE-TO-A-FOOT.html). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Time-space Exploration:** Life Relative to a Foot explores the concept of time and space through a measuring ruler. - **Simplification of Complex Issues:** The ruler simplifies the complicated issue of time and space by measuring it relative to a linear foot. - **Artistic Functional Design:** Life Relative to a Foot combines art and functionality in the form of a bamboo ruler with laser-etched numerals and markings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the artistic functionality of Life Relative to a Foot to create innovative products. - **Education:** The education industry can use Life Relative to a Foot as a teaching tool to help students understand the concept of time and space. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can sell unique products like Life Relative to a Foot through online boutiques, providing customers with innovative measuring tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Design Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoruler.md) - [Smart Measuring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozos-neorulergo.md) - [Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rulerc-concept.md) - [Hybrid Angled Stationary Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-ruler.md) - [Rolling Portable Measuring Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorulergo.md) - [Magnetic Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tisolver.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Time Awareness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-just-one.md) - [Time Awareness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-too-short1.md)