# Rocking Time-Tellers The Octopus Clock is Designed to Shake, Rattle and Roll By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-clock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/17/a-rocky-clock/) & [aristadesign.ar](http://www.aristadesign.com.ar/) Just because you can't tell the exact time on the Octopus Clock from Sebastian Oeyen doesn't mean you should overlook it in favor of other alarm clocks. The Octopus Clock is designed with form in mind, as it mixes a unique shape with a modern face to produce a slick and modern desk clock. The Octopus Clock is meant to be rolled around and tipped over, making it perfect for mariners or people living in earthquake-prone areas. Check it out above. Form overtaking function -- you've gotta love modern design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Clocks:** Expanding on the concept of the Octopus Clock, interactive clocks that incorporate movement and unique shapes create engaging time-telling experiences. - **Adaptive Design:** The Octopus Clock showcases the potential for adapting traditional objects to meet the needs of specific industries or environments. - **Form Over Function:** The rise of form-focused product design, like the Octopus Clock, highlights a trend of prioritizing aesthetics and user experience over traditional functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Maritime and Nautical:** The Octopus Clock demonstrates an opportunity for innovative time-telling devices tailored to maritime and nautical industries. - **Earthquake Preparedness:** The Octopus Clock's design caters to the needs of individuals living in earthquake-prone areas, suggesting potential for disruptive innovations in the field of earthquake preparedness. - **Home Décor and Interior Design:** The Octopus Clock's sleek and modern design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovations within the home décor and interior design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md)