# Yawning Rest-Encouraging Clocks The 'Slock: Go Sleep' Clock Helps Make You Sleepy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slock-go-sleep References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/10/12/yaaawwwn/) Hectic consumer lifestyles are making it more difficult for some individuals to [get rest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rem), so the conceptual 'Slock: Go Sleep' clock is designed to help encourage rest without the need for medications or advanced technology. Th clock works by being set with a [bedtime of your choosing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-alarm-clock) and automatically playing an animation of a character yawning along with accompanying audio. This helps to encourage the person to yawn along with the clock and subsequently begin to feel sleepy to get them ready for bed before they even know it. The 'Slock: Go Sleep' clock has been designed by Raghvi Kabra and Mathew Samuel, and boasts a [charming design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock) that is great for users of all ages to naturally get ready for bed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rest-encouraging Clocks:** The concept of using clocks to encourage rest without the need for medications or advanced technology. - **Hectic Consumer Lifestyles:** The increasing difficulty for individuals to get sufficient rest due to their busy lives. - **Yawning Animation:** Using animated characters and accompanying audio to encourage yawning and sleepiness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sleep Tech:** Developing innovative solutions and technologies to improve sleep quality. - **Consumer Electronics:** Creating clocks and devices that assist in promoting better sleep and relaxation. - **Wellness & Health:** Designing products and services that focus on helping individuals achieve optimal rest and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-2nd-gen.md) - [Gesture Based Structured Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-smart-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-clocks.md) - [Bedside Sleep Aid Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunora.md) - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md) - [Sleep Aid Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rem.md) - [Wearable Sleep-Aiding Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retimer.md)