# Kinetic Time Tellers The Time Machine Tabletop Clock Literally Shows the Passing of Time By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-tabletop-clock References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20121127/hot-gift-gift-picke-time-machine-tabletop-clock/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Imagine-Machine-Tabletop/dp/B0000BEWO6?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Created by the design company Can You Imagine, the Time Machine Tabletop Clock gives you a way to visualize time as it passes. Time is not as linear as we may think, demonstrated by this [decorative contraption that measures time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer) and gives you a whole new way to look at it. When you turn on the mechanism, the chrome balls of this clock start rolling very slowly in a downward spiral. As each minute passes, one of the balls will be dropped onto the next rung, showing exactly how long it takes to get from one point to the next. Not just a visual show, the Time Machine Tabletop Clock also [tells you the time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock), showing the hour and minute based on how many balls are stacked on each rung. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Time-telling:** Creating new ways for individuals to experience the passing of time through engaging visuals and unique mechanisms. - **Functional Decor:** Designing aesthetically pleasing items that serve a functional purpose, such as this tabletop clock. - **Mechanical Contraptions:** Incorporating complex mechanisms and moving parts into everyday items to add intrigue and interest. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Integrating unique time-telling items, such as the Time Machine Tabletop Clock, into home decor offerings. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Providing consumers with visually captivating and functional gifts, perfect for any occasion. - **Technology and Manufacturing:** Engaging in cutting-edge engineering and design to create complex time-telling mechanisms like the Time Machine Tabletop Clock. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobius-calendar-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md)