# LED Illusion Clocks A Motorized Transforming Timepiece from the Future By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-07-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinning-led-arm-creates-clock-illusion References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2007/06/23/spinning-led-clock-uses-image-persistence-to-tell-time/) & [stores.ebay](http://stores.ebay.com/InnovativeDevice) An arm mounted with 33 inline LEDs, rotating at 30 rpm, creates the illusion of either a [digital, analog or pendulum clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock) and has the option of adding a scrolling message of up to 240 characters. **Implications** - In this modern society, the traditional clock seems like an ancient relic. With the use of LEDs, regular and old-school designs can be recreated into a [modern and high-tech-looking item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp). LEDs have given rise to a whole new world of [futuristic-looking devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock). These types of designs are perfect for the consumers who are set on creating an interior space that looks ahead of its time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **LED Illusion Clocks:** LEDs have given rise to a whole new world of futuristic-looking devices. - **Modern Clock Designs:** LEDs can recreate regular and old-school designs into modern and high-tech-looking items. - **Futuristic Interior Decor:** LED illusion clocks are perfect for consumers who want an interior space that looks ahead of its time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore LED technology to create innovative and futuristic timepieces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate LED illusion clocks to offer customers futuristic and stylish interior options. - **Gifts and Novelty Items:** The gifts and novelty items industry can leverage LED illusion clocks as unique and futuristic gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md)