# Bubble-Display Alarm Clocks The Ferrolic Alarm Clock Forms Time Through Moving Bubbles By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-bubbles References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049860/this-rorschach-alarm-clock-is-filled-with-ferromagnetic-creatures?partner=rss) & [zelfkoelman](http://zelfkoelman.com) Eindhoven University of Technology designer Zelf Koelman created this unique lamp that displays the time through moving bubbles. The ink-like blotches swivel and swim around the screen of the clock and eventually form numbers. The lamp itself resembles the moving bubbles of a lave lamp. The Ferrolic alarm clock is made with Ferro Fluids, which are actually magnetized liquids. When combined with a magnetic force field, the blotches and bubbles appear to be moving on their own. While the viewer only sees the moving dots, there are actually electromagnets that push and pull the blotches together to mimic legible numbers. The clock also has the ability to be connected to web applications so the graphic bubbles can be altered and forced to create different animations -- like animals and words. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bubble-display Technology:** The use of Ferro Fluids in bubble-display technology presents opportunities for unique and dynamic advertising displays. - **Connected Alarm Clocks:** Connecting alarm clocks to web applications creates an opportunity for personalized and interactive experiences for consumers. - **Interactive Lighting:** Interactive lighting technology creates opportunities for unique and engaging installations in public spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Bubble-display technology can be used in advertising displays to create unique and attention-grabbing visuals. - **Consumer Electronics:** Connected alarm clocks present opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create personalized and interactive experiences for consumers. - **Public Art:** Interactive lighting technology creates opportunities for artists and designers to create engaging and interactive installations in public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Rainbow Illumination Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-clock-concept.md) - [Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobius-calendar-clock.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md)