# Unconventional Chromatic Clocks The Sprocket Wall Clock Tells Time in a Different Way By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprocket-wall-clock References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/sprocket-wall-clock/) & [momastore.org](http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/) Telling time is an essential part of an everyday routine, but with the Sprocket Wall Clock it's necessary to do a little decoding first. Designed by Milton Glaser -- the mastermind behind the 'I Heart NY' design -- the Sprocket Wall Clock only features a [single arm that displays the minutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch) and a [white rotating circle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock) that focuses on the hour While in operation, the Sprocket Wall Clock is more of a [work of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17) than an effective means to quickly tell time, but it's this strong trend that we're noticing more and more these days. Clocks are no longer just a utilitarian piece of equipment for knowing what time it is because artists like Glaser are branching out to make designs like the Sprocket Wall Clock a central focus for other, more aesthetically pleasing reasons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Timepieces:** The trend of creating unconventional, visually striking clocks opens up opportunities for artists and designers to blend form and function in innovative ways. - **Alternative Time Display:** The shift towards alternative ways of displaying time, such as the Sprocket Wall Clock, offers possibilities for reimagining traditional timekeeping and creating unique user experiences. - **Mixed Purpose Objects:** The growing trend of incorporating clocks as artistic and decorative objects highlights the potential to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal in various products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of artistic timepieces to create visually engaging and unique clock designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate alternative time displays like the Sprocket Wall Clock to add a touch of novelty and artistic expression to spaces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the concept of mixed-purpose objects by incorporating clocks as both functional timekeepers and decorative pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Perforated Metal Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo.md) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md)