# Gravity Defying Timepieces The TimeSphere Clock Creates a Minimalist Illusion By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timesphere-clock References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/01/timesphere-clock.html) & [dagandesign](http://www.dagandesign.com/timeSphereClock.php) As far as [minimalist timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock) go, the TimeSphere Clock is definitely near the top of the list. Aside from its simple, yet traditional design, it boasts a quirky feature: the [gravity-defying ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg) that takes the place of the clock's hands. Designed by Gideon Dagan for the [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1), the TimeSphere Clock would be a great addition to any home. The illusion it creates a perfect statement piece that will surely elicit many comments from friends, family and other guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalistic Timepieces:** There is an opportunity to create more avant-garde and multi-functional minimalist timepieces, with unlikely elements, that could attract the attention of contemporary consumers and collectors. - **Quirky Features:** Adding quirky features, such as gravity-defying ball, to traditional objects, is a trend that could stand out in the market and generate positive feedback. - **Statement Pieces:** Creating statement pieces that can function as both a decorative and practical addition to a space is a trend that has high potential in the homeware category. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Clock and Watch Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore designs that integrate avant-garde or unusual elements that will attract consumer attention and create demand for innovative products. - **Interior Design Companies:** Interior design companies and home decor retailers can find disruptive innovation opportunities by including quirky statement pieces that are both aesthetic and functional in their product lines. - **Museum Stores:** Museum stores, online or in physical locations, can benefit from offering unique statement pieces like the TimeSphere clock, which have a perfect balance between visual appeal and functional value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-clock-1.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md) - [Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobius-calendar-clock.md) - [Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-trip-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md)