# Room-Encompassing Timepieces Scott Young's Time Stretch Turns Whole Living Spaces into Clocks By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-stretch References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/timestretch-literally-change-time/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Time-Stretch/2443091) Before the invention of the clock, or other time-telling devices, people used to deduce the time of day by watching the sun, and the Time Stretch timepiece channels this tradition on a smaller scale, while challenging the way humans have now been taught to tell time. A unique device, Time Stretch looks like a smoke detector. Yet, instead of signalling potential fires, it projects lights around an entire room, which is used to tell the time. Conceived by Detroit-based designer Scott Young, the Time Stretch clock also adds a [unique decor element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp) to living spaces through the strategically placed beams of light. [Minimalistic and elegant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock), Time Stretch is also very futuristic, signalling a new way to both read and tell time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Time-projecting Devices:** Developing new devices that project time in new and unique ways in order to change how people tell time. - **Multi-functional Clocks:** Designing clocks that have multiple functions as well as telling the time for a more interactive and immersive experience. - **Futuristic Timepieces:** Creating timepieces with a modern, minimalist and futuristic design to create unique and innovative solutions for timekeeping. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** Creating time-projecting devices to be integrated into smart homes as a new and unique way of time telling. - **Interior Design:** Designing multi-functional clocks to add aesthetic value to the interior design of houses and buildings. - **Product Design:** Exploring futuristic concepts and minimalist design through creating novel and unique timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-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) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md)