# Minimalist Projected Timepieces A Projection Wall Clock Displays the Hour from Beamed Light Digits By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projection-wall-clock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/03/19/the-minimalist-time-projector/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/AlirezaAsadi) What's the next generation chronograph beyond analog and digital timekeepers? The [projection wall clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17) is! Many of the features that we've come to associate with timepieces are missing from this design, because technology has made them irrelevant here. You'll notice that there is no conventional base, no face and no recognizable dial. What you will see is a hi-tech peg that fixes directly to your drywall, wood or tile. AliReza Asadi's Pin Clock is essentially a single post with revolving sections along its length. Installed perpendicular to the wall, the cutting-edge device holds batteries, an adjustable slider, and [three rotating spotlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock) that trace the time in a circle around it. [Illuminated projections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam) of the numbers 0 to 9 are cast in positions at angles that correspond to typical watches and clocks. Anytime, it's easy to switch off the hour, minute and second 'hands' to leave a largely blank wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Projection Timepieces:** The development of projection timepieces, beyond traditional analog and digital timekeepers, opens up opportunities to create devices that blend well with minimalist lifestyles. - **Revolutionary Chronographs:** The use of rotating spotlights to project numerals creates an innovative take on time-keeping, which can lead to the development of unconventional chronographs. - **Wall Fixtures 2.0:** By eliminating the need for a conventional base or face, projection wall clocks have ushered in a new era of wall fixtures that focus on function and minimalism. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The growing trend toward minimalism in home decor opens up opportunities for designers to create wall fixtures that blend well with the clean lines and uncluttered aesthetic. - **Horology:** The rise of new technologies in timekeeping creates the space for innovation in horology, encouraging watchmakers to explore unconventional chronographs that cater to minimalist sensibilities. - **Interior Design:** The popularity of minimalist design across homes and offices creates a unique opportunity for interior designers to incorporate projection wall clocks that offer instant style and function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md)