# Customizable Clocks The Lotus Clock by Dripta Tells You the Time Your Way By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-clock References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/lotus-clock/) & [dripta](http://www.dripta.com/portfolio/) The Lotus Clock is a beautiful and elegant piece that lets the user change the space of it. The [clock design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) includes petals which can be moved around, making a flower, a butterfly, or whatever else fits your fancy. The Dripta company designed the Lotus Clock. Dripta creates unique pieces that are whimsical and functional, which is a great combination. Check out the gallery for more of the Lotus Clock. **Implications** - While doing so, it would be wise to consider the dramatic development of [novelty clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otsuka-lotec-no5-kai) like the Lotus Clock over the last few years. Not only has the novelty clock market become a staple of niche design companies, it has engendered enough of a positive reaction that it has inspired companies to take their [novelty product design development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock) much more seriously, especially considering they are creating a conventional product with a great number of competitors and similar companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Novelty Clocks:** The growth of the novelty clock market presents opportunities for companies to create unique and customizable clocks. - **Whimsical Design:** The success of the Lotus Clock shows that combining functionality with whimsical design can be a winning combination in the marketplace. - **Customizable Products:** The ability for users to change the design of the Lotus Clock highlights a trend towards customizable products that cater to individual preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The customizable clock trend opens up opportunities for home decor companies to offer unique and personalized timepieces. - **Gift and Novelty:** The growth of novelty clocks creates a potential market for gift and novelty companies to offer quirky and customizable clock options. - **Product Design:** The success of the Lotus Clock emphasizes the importance of incorporating whimsical design elements in product design across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.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) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-clock.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md)