# Sundial-Inspired Clocks Roshan Hakkim's Umbra Time Teller Relies on Shadows, Not Hands By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbra-time-teller References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/03/going-back-to-sundials/) & [roshanhakkim](http://www.roshanhakkim.com/) The [Umbra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbra-buddy) Time Teller wall clock is inspired by the past. It takes the concept of the sundial and applies it to a contemporary setting, and instead of relying on traditional hands to tell the time, it boasts shadowed lines to show the hour and minute at any given moment. Designed by Roshan Hakkim, the Umbra Time Teller clock doesn't rely on the sun, however, to tell the time. Instead, it uses two strips of LED lights that revolve around a short needle in the middle of the clock. The needle casts two shadows on the surface of the clock depending on the position of both lights. These two shadows represent either the hour or the minute, giving the clock an overall [clean and simple look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Shadow Time Indicators:** Designing products with shadow-based time telling features. - **Sundial-inspired Products:** Creating products that adapt classic designs to modern settings. - **Led-based Alternatives to Traditional Time Telling:** Innovating time telling products with LED technology. ### Where This Applies - **Home Décor:** Integrating shadow-based time indicators into clocks, lamps or mirrors. - **Tech Manufacturing:** Developing LED-based time indicators for watches or smart devices. - **Fashion Accessories:** Creating fashion accessories with shadow-based time indicators and sophisticated designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-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) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.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) - [Perforated Metal Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo.md)