# Spud-Tastic Time Tellers The Potato Clock is like a Grade School Science Experiment By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-clock References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/02/potato-clock.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T8OFQM?ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001T8OFQM&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Potato Clock reminds me of a fun grade school science project. A simple contraption, it brings a unique way to tell time in the comfort of your own home (or laboratory, which ever you would like to think of it now). Brought to you by Toysmith, the Potato Clock two sets of wires and conductors that harness energy from two separate potatoes, which then power a digital clock. Priced at an affordable $11.08, it is available online at Amazon. Of course, the potatoes are not included. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Potato-powered Gadgets:** Developing other gadgets that can be powered by potatoes and other natural sources to create eco-friendly alternatives. - **DIY Home Science Experiments:** Creating a trend of simple, affordable and fun science experiment kits that can be used at home or in classrooms. - **Alternative Energy Sources for Home Devices:** Exploring the potential for alternative sources of energy, such as potatoes, for powering more commonly used household devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunities for toy manufacturers to create educational science kits using items from around the house. - **Home Appliance Industry:** The potential to incorporate alternative energy sources into everyday appliances for a more eco-friendly household. - **Education Industry:** Developing affordable and engaging science kits that can be used in classrooms to promote interest in science and alternative energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tape Measurable Time Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Flippable Cubic Timer Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticktime-cube.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Printed Fortune Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houracle.md) - [Clock-Inspired Focus Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-igor.md)