# Barred Wall Clocks Pillars of Time from Matthew Crowley Has a Modern and Artistic Edge By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillars-of-time References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/pillars-time-eye-catching-wall-clock-simple-read/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Pillars-of-Time/1883819) When you first see Pillars of Time, you may want to instinctively write it off as nothing more than a piece of modern art. That would be a big mistake, as designer Matthew Crowley's new clock is a lot more functional than its artsy yet apt name would suggest. Pillars of Time is a [wooden clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock) with five pillars of "hands." Unlike other [cleverly designed clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock), Pillars of Time is refreshingly easy to read. Each pillar has an LED light in it that tells you the exact time. The clock must have truly been a labor of love to complete, as there are 50 LED lights and over 150 feet of wiring inside. The artistic design and easy-to-read face of Pillars of Time make it one of the [coolest clocks around](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) and one you definitely have to check out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Functional Clocks:** A trend towards creative and aesthetic clock designs that retain functionality. - **Innovative Time-telling Solutions:** A trend towards novel ways of displaying time that utilize new technologies and creative design. - **Handmade Tech:** A trend towards handcrafted, artisanal technology products that blend traditional and modern elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** There is an opportunity for the home decor industry to cater to consumers looking for functional yet artistic clock designs. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can develop new technologies that make time-telling more innovative and fun. - **Handmade Products:** The handmade products industry can tap into a consumer interest in artisanal technology products that blend unique design with functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md)