# Powdery Clock Faces Shaped by Time by Studio Toer is Like a Self-Tending Zen Garden By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-by-time References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/a_particularly_symbolic_clock_23754.asp) & [studiotoer](http://www.studiotoer.com/shapedbytime) Shaped by Time is a strikingly original [clock design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock) that looks to be a mix between an hourglass and an Etch-a-Sketch toy. Core77 even likens it to "a self-tending [Zen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-zen-garden) garden." That is because it has a powdery surface (as if it were made out of a layer of flour) that lifts and falls to effectively tell the time. Essentially, the hands of the Shaped by Time clock are made up of raised lines of powder. Designed by [Studio Toer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postmodern-cone-watch), the Shaped by Time clock represents a more granular concept of temporality. According to the designers, It "shapes itself by the passage of time. It looks for the most efficient way to move itself through the matter. By the slow repetitive movement it will create an organic shape." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Organic Timekeeping:** Designing clocks with unconventional materials and movements to create unique and engaging timekeeping experiences. - **Kinetic Design:** Exploring the use of movement and gravity to create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs. - **Interactive Timepieces:** Incorporating interactive elements into clock designs to provide an engaging and immersive user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for creating innovative clock designs that enhance the aesthetic appeal of interior spaces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Exploring the intersection of art and functional design by creating visually striking clock sculptures. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating technology and interactive features into clock designs to cater to tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foglie-wall-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md)