# Anger-Proof Alarm Clocks Matthias Lange's 'Smash' Alarm Can Tough Out Your Morning Temper By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-alarm-clocks-smash-can-bear-your-morning-temper References: [kisd.de](http://kisd.de/~matti/pics/diplom_ht/work.htm) You are on a white velvet beach, walking by aquamarine crystal waters in front of the ruby-red setting sun. Your favorite music plays in the background. You pass a sculpted rock and on the other side you see a figure; your eyes meet, your heart starts beating faster. In your mind it is clear that you are in the presence of your soulmate; you hesitantly approach each other, your hands touch, your heads lean, and… the alarm clock goes off!!! Now wouldn’t you need a clock that can take the beating? We introduce to you the “Smash,” a badass alarm clock with an [angelic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahmed-rashad). The top surface of this device is so designed as to accept your everyday punching and turn it into a harmless deformation. It better be tough enough, though, ‘cause I really don’t appreciate being drawn away from my [lovely dreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anger-proof Tech:** The trend of designing devices that can withstand everyday frustrations and anger and turn them into harmless objects, offering opportunities to innovate the way we engage with technology. - **Disruptive Alarm Clocks:** With the continuous demand for waking up early, disrupting the traditional alarm clock and introducing innovative alarm systems like the Smash can revolutionize the sleep industry. - **Emotional Design:** Designing products that are emotionally resonant and capable of evoking empathy and engagement from users can lead to new innovative forms of technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from a deeper understanding of users’ emotions during product design, and could create anger-proof gadgets that cater to our early-morning temper and beyond. - **Sleep:** Industries that focus on sleep innovations, sleep supplements, mattress and bedding designs can leverage disruptive alarm clock technologies to improve customer experiences and meet growing demand in the market. - **Product Design:** Design professionals can integrate emotional design into the products, emphasizing user experience and providing new design innovation opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-clocks.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Elegant Aromatic Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramita-universal-alarm-clock.md) - [Tranquil Coffee Aroma Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrise-alarm.md) - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-clock.md)