# Printable Time-Trackers The Printable Sundial Customizes Itself With Google Maps By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printable-sundial References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/19/printable-sundial/) & [sundial.damia.net](http://sundial.damia.net/vertical/sundial.php?langcode=en) If the economy has gotten you down and you can't afford to buy a [wall clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock), then you need to get yourself a printable sundial ASAP. This sundial uses Google Maps to customize itself to your exact location. The sundial may be an ancient technology, but it still makes a nice garden accessory. Check out the printable sundial in the gallery above. For more [solar time-tellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock), see the related articles below. **Implications** - The credit crunch has left consumers wary of their spending habits, calling companies to come out with more affordable alternatives to an array of products. This Google Maps sundial is a perfect example that boasts affordability and novelty, providing consumers with a happy medium between the uniqueness they crave and the penny pinching they require. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Printable Time-trackers:** The use of printable time-tracking devices can provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional clocks or watches. - **Location-based Customization:** The integration of location-based customization can enhance the functionality of various products or services. - **Affordable Novelty:** Creating affordable novelty items can satisfy the demand of consumers who are cautious about their spending. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home and Garden:** The home and garden industry can benefit from offering printable sundials as a low-cost decorative item for consumers. - **Personal Time-tracking Devices:** The personal time-tracking device market can incorporate printable time-trackers as a creative and affordable option for monitoring time. - **Customized Maps and Location-based Services:** Companies that offer customized maps or location-based services can utilize the printable sundial's integration with Google Maps as a selling point for their own products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Printed Fortune Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houracle.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Online Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-clock-online.md)