# Antiquated Industrial Design Clocks The Blub Keo Nixie Tube Clock Displays the Time and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-tube References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/11/18/blub-keo/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/767936743/blub-keo-a-supersized-usb-powered-tube-clock) Providing a somewhat [antiquated aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-x-neighborhood-clock-collection) that is merged with high-tech accoutrements, the Blub Keo nixie tube clock is a stylistically complex piece of home decor. Featuring an aluminum base, the Blub Keo works by [displaying the current time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock) in single digit intervals that flash continuously throughout operation. Aside from being able to display the time, the Blub Keo can also flash the date and temperature to make it more of a [stylistically antique way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a158w) to stay informed. Being that nixie tubes have a very low power consumption rating, the Blub Keo can be powered via a USB port on a laptop or PC. Five different base finishes can be chosen from, while the tubes within the Blub Keo clock can be easily replaced should they ever break. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Nixie Tube Clocks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by merging antique design with modern technology. - **Stylistic Antique Informative Displays:** Possibility for disruptive innovation in the information display industry by combining old-fashioned aesthetics with functional features. - **Low Power Consumption Tech:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the electronics industry by creating energy-efficient devices that can be powered via USB. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by incorporating nixie tube clocks with different base finishes. - **Information Display:** Possibility for disruptive innovation in the information display industry by using stylistic antique displays that can show time, date, and temperature. - **Electronics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the electronics industry by utilizing low power consumption technology in devices powered via USB. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Nixie Tube-Equipped Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-tube-turntable.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md)