# Shade-Shifting Clock Designs These Minimalist Clocks Change Shade According to the Time of Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-clocks References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/26/50-shades-of-day/) We are inherently influenced by the position of the sun in the sky or the lack thereof at night, so these minimalist clocks draw influence from this notion with a design aesthetic that is both modern and useful. Featuring a [shade-shifting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock), the clocks are able to let you know the time through telling you with [arms on the face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock) but also through the changing color of the face itself. This means that it will be clear in the morning, grayish in the afternoon and black once the sun has set and it's nighttime. The minimalist clocks also feature arms that shift in shade as well in order to ensure that they are able to be seen from morning, to night. The clocks are the design work of Yicong Lu. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Minimalist Clock Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create clocks with minimalist designs that incorporate shade-shifting technology for a modern and useful aesthetic. - **Time-dependent Color Changing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products that change color based on the time of day, providing visual cues for various activities or events. - **Shade-shifting Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore applications of shade-shifting technology in various industries, such as home decor, fashion, and automotive design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate shade-shifting technology into home decor products, such as lighting fixtures or window coverings, to create customized ambiance. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate shade-shifting technology into clothing or accessories to create dynamic and interactive fashion pieces. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement shade-shifting technology in automotive design to enhance safety and aesthetics, such as auto-tinting windows or color-changing body panels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.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) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md)