# Tuggable Timepieces The Stretching Clock Forces You to Move to Turn it Off By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretching-clock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/20/now-stretch-to-wake-up/) The Stretching Clock by Seung-hee Ryu is one of the most infuriating yet ingenious ideas to happen to [alarm clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahmed-rashad) in a long time. In order to remain sleeping, one must move to turn it off, and I am not talking about getting up and walking to the other side of the room in order to hit the '[Snooze' button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband). Instead, I am talking about pulling on the Stretching Clock in a motion similar to one you would do while yawning, thus forcing you to wake up. Would the Stretching Clock disturb your slumber effectively? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Alarms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating alarm clocks that require physical movement or interaction to turn off. - **Innovative Sleep Aids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing unique methods to wake people up that go beyond traditional alarms. - **Technology-assisted Sleep:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in combining technology and sleep aids to create more effective alarm systems. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing alarm clocks that integrate with smart devices and utilize advanced technology. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating sleep aids and alarm clocks that promote healthier sleep patterns and habits. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing aesthetically pleasing alarm clocks that also serve as decorative pieces in the bedroom. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture Based Structured Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-smart-clock.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Elegant Aromatic Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramita-universal-alarm-clock.md) - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md)