# Low-Resolution Timekeepers The Pixel Time Wall Clock Will Digitally Format Your Day By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-time-wall-clock References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2011/05/pixel-time-wall-clock.html) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/pixel-time-wall-clock.aspx) In an era where computers can be found in everything from your phone to your keychain, an item like the Pixel Time Wall Clock becomes an object of [retro tech design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror). Sold by Perpetual Kid, this playful timepiece can be appreciated by all who are grateful for the digital groundwork laid in the early days of computing. Measuring 12 inches in diameter, this bit of information-age memorabilia is a great accessory for an office, and equally appropriate for the bedroom of an obsessive gamer. It's form is near-circular, defined by a series of joined black squares and filled with a solid white dial. Smaller pixels indicate the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th hours, while short minute and hour hands make the Pixel Time Wall Clock a rare example of a [digital rotary chronometer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Tech Design:** Opportunity for creating nostalgic tech-related products with a modern twist. - **Digital Memorabilia:** Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia for early days of computing by creating digital-inspired collectibles. - **Pixel Art Aesthetics:** Opportunity to incorporate pixel art style into various products and designs, appealing to retro gaming enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for creating retro-themed electronic gadgets that appeal to consumers looking for nostalgic tech experiences. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to design and manufacture retro-inspired home decor items like wall clocks that bring a vintage touch to modern interiors. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Opportunity to develop and sell digital-inspired memorabilia, catering to consumers seeking unique and nostalgic gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Online Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-clock-online.md)