# Side-Hanging Alarm Clocks Emily Allows Users to Comfortably View Time from Bed By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidehanging-alarm-clocks-emily References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090925/emily-alarm-clock-hangs-sideways/#more-31030) & [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/09/25/sideways-mounting-alarm-clock-lets-you-see-the-time-without-rolling-over/) Though this Emily Alarm Clock will probably make your friends look at you funny, it is actually quite practical on several levels. Firstly, its side-mounted design allows users to view the time properly while lying down, which is a pretty sweet feature after a crazy night. Secondly, it also responds to the whole [minimalism aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kompakt), where people don’t want to have a lot of furniture. Typically a [bedside table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrise-alarm-clock-coffee-maker) is necessary to place an [alarm clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahmed-rashad), but the Emily Alarm Clock simply mounts on the wall. It’s a small adjustment that makes a big difference. Better mousetrap, anyone? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Side-hanging Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for side-hanging alarm clocks that allow users to view the time comfortably from bed. - **Minimalist Bedroom Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop minimalist bedroom accessories that eliminate the need for bulky furniture like bedside tables. - **Practical Bedside Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create practical bedside gadgets that enhance the functionality and convenience of everyday routines. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the home decor industry by introducing unique and functional wall-mounted alarm clocks. - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign bedroom furniture to cater to the minimalist aesthetic and offer space-saving solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the consumer electronics market by developing innovative gadgets that are specifically designed for beside use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-alarm-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md) - [Gesture Based Structured Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-smart-clock.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Rainbow Illumination Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-clock-concept.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md)