# Labyrinthine Wall Clocks The Time Maze Clock Features a Complicated, Non-Linear Shape By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wall-clocks References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/daniel-libeskind-alessi-time-maze-wall-clock) & [alessi](http://www.alessi.com/en/stores/store-locator) If you happen to find yourselves in the market for an exceptionally [unique wall clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17) that offers all the functionality, reliability and solidity of a regular wall clock but is a lot more interesting to look at, you may want to look into the "[Time Maze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire-audio-dac-wallet)", a wonderfully peculiar yet beautiful clock developed by Polish-American designer Daniel Libeskind. Available online for a price of $220, the Time Maze wall clock scoffs at the [boring old circular clock face shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock) that, for some reason, has reigned supreme for centuries. Instead, this clock features a more complicated non-linear shape that the designer himself describes as being reminiscent of a "labyrinth". Indeed this is one wall clock that you'll spend hours looking at even if you already know what time it is, simply because of the innovative design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Non-linear Clock Designs:** The non-linear shape of the Time Maze clock suggests a trend towards more unique and visually intriguing clock designs. - **Alternative Clock Face Shapes:** The Time Maze clock challenges the traditional circular clock face, indicating a trend towards exploring different shapes for clock designs. - **Functional Art Clocks:** Clocks like the Time Maze blur the line between art and functionality, pointing towards a trend of incorporating artistic elements in timepiece designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The non-linear and visually captivating design of the Time Maze clock opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. - **Interior Design:** Alternative clock face shapes like the Time Maze clock can provide a unique focal point in interior design, offering disruptive innovation possibilities. - **Product Design:** Functional art clocks, such as the Time Maze, reflect a growing trend in product design where aesthetics and functionality are combined to create captivating products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobius-calendar-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md)