# Magnetic Date Keepers The Perpetual Calendar by Gideon Dagan Abstractly Informs the Date By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-calendar-by-gideon-dagan References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/340743459021265681/Perpetual-Calendar-by-Gideon-Dagan) & [momastore.org](http://www.momastore.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_Perpetual-Calendar_10451_10001_49721_-1_26674_11526) At first glance, the Perpetual Calendar by Gideon Dagan may look more like a product inspired by one of Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical creations than an actual date keeper. Comprised of a circle and line, it strikes a balanced pose that many will find themselves captivated by. In fact, when mounted on a wall, people might find themselves staring at it as though it were a work of art in need of interpretation. Available for purchase at the [MoMA Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modello-uno-diving), the Perpetual Calendar by Gideon Dagan is available in two colorways: black silver and black red. Rather easy to read, it uses [two small magnetic balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch), one to point out a number on the line and another to signal the month on the circle. It is made out of injection-molded plastic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | 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 - **Art-inspired Date Keepers:** Opportunity to create date keepers that blur the line between functionality and art. - **Magnetic Ball Technology:** Innovations in magnetic ball technology for use in other industries, such as home decor and gaming. - **Minimalist Design:** Developing more simplistic and sleek products with minimalist design. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Creating magnetic ball-inspired home decor pieces beyond just calendars. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Incorporating magnetic ball technology into other stationery and office products, such as memo boards and organizers. - **Toy and Gaming Industry:** Developing games and puzzles utilizing magnetic ball technology for added interactivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noova-calendar.md) - [Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobius-calendar-clock.md) - [Coastal Desk Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-calendar.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md) - [Monochromatic Lunar Event Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-naps-lunar-calendar.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md) - [Workweek Visualization Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/household-clock.md)