# Minimalist Grandmother Clocks The Tick Tock Wooden Clock Has a Timeless Style and Simplicity By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tick-tock-wooden-clock References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/furniture/tick-tock-wooden-clock/) & [charlotteackemar](http://charlotteackemar.com/2013/03/13/happy-times-winner-of-muuto-talent-award/) You can tell that the Tick Tock Wooden Clock was born of the contemporary era, due predominantly to its purist composition, its pristine machine-assisted craftsmanship and its quirky configuration; however, the exquisite timber piece expresses its assembly and the beauty of its materiality in a coherent way, making it an object that might have appealed to many generations past. Charlotte Ackemar's [standing clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock) is a charming example of Scandinavian design with its use of pale lumber, [basic geometries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taoclock) and meticulous manufacturing without embellishment. The enchanting timepiece won the Swedish designer the Muuto Talent Award for 2012, a competition including a growing number of entries by other Nordic students. With its lovely spindly legs, its deep [circular dial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock) and its subtle hands made of timber too, the Tick Tock Wooden Clock is undeniably delightful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Creating products with purist compositions and meticulous manufacturing without embellishment. - **Scandinavian Design:** Incorporating pale lumber, basic geometries, and subtle elements in product design. - **Contemporary Craftsmanship:** Combining modern techniques with traditional materials to create beautiful and timeless objects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Opportunity to offer minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired furniture pieces. - **Product Design:** Exploring the use of natural materials and clean aesthetics in creating functional items. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** Providing high-quality craftsmanship for handmade products that emphasize simplicity and elegance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Minimal Charging Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md)