# Elegant Modern Hourglasses These Colorful Hourglasses Update an Old Tool with Contemporary Design By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-hourglass References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/colorplay-hourglasses/) & [momastore.org](http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Colorplay) These modern hourglasses use elegant design elements to update a useful old tool. The hourglass is often a forgotten tool that serves functionally as much as it does aesthetically. The 'Colorplay Hourglasses' are contemporary designs with the basic functionality of conventional hourglasses. The set comes in three different models ranging in size from three minutes to 15 minute cycles. Coming in three different colors -- these pieces aren't purely for functional purposes, they also serve as fantastically designed pieces that can be places throughout the house. These modern hourglasses have also often been used for therapeutic purposes -- providing a perfect ambient sound to avoid distraction in the case of meditation. The pieces can also be used for exercising or work activities -- being the perfect centerpiece for any desk space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 22% | 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 - **Modern Hourglass Design:** Creating innovative and unique designs for functional hourglasses that can serve aesthetic and therapeutic purposes. - **Therapeutic Hourglass Tools:** Developing hourglasses that can help individuals meditate, focus, and improve productivity. - **Functional and Decorative Hourglasses:** Combining the traditional function of hourglasses with modern and sleek designs to create decorative pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Designing and producing hourglasses that can serve as decorative pieces for homes. - **Meditation and Mindfulness:** Exploring the therapeutic benefits of using hourglasses for meditation and mindfulness practices. - **Office Supplies:** Creating hourglasses that can function as helpful tools for productivity and focus within the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity Maximizing Adjustable Hourglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-timer1.md) - [Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grains-of-time.md) - [LEGO-Inspired Hourglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hourglass.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md)