# Minimalist Desktop Time Indicators The NEWTIME time 2.1 Clock Has an Ultra-Minimal Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newtime-time-21 References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/newtime-time-2-1-clock-by-remi-van-oers/141606/) The NEWTIME time 2.1 clock is the second-generation solution from the Netherlands-based boutique design studio REMI VAN OERS as a minimalist decor time for the home that doesn't skimp on functionality. The clock features an [anodized aluminum design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock) that's rounded in shape and finished with dots in place of digits to help convey the time to the user. This puts a focus on a [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taoclock) that's sure to entice those looking for an [alternative to wall clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock) with large or flashy accents. The NEWTIME time 2.1 clock is priced at €180 and is powered by an internal battery that can be removed with a single push movement. The layered design of the clock face helps to make it legible from near and far. Image Credit: REMI VAN OERS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Home Decor:** The trend of minimizing home decor for a simplistic design. - **Analog Clocks:** The resurgence of analog clocks in an ever-increasing digital age. - **Alternative Time Indicators:** The search for alternative ways to indicate time while maintaining functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor Industry:** Opportunities to create other simplistic designs and offer alternatives to large or flashy decor. - **Timekeeping Industry:** Opportunities for timekeeping industry to explore in-demand analog clocks. - **Design Industry:** Opportunities for designers to create innovative alternative time indicators using modernized materials and streamlined design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-alarm-clock.md) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Minimal Charging Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md)