# Upcycled Clock Designs This Collection of Clocks is Made from Recycled Skateboards By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-11-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-clock References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/532073827/woby-design?ref=category_recommended) & [woby.bigcartel](http://www.woby.bigcartel.com/) The upcycled clocks offered by the brand 'Woby Design' are hand-crafted and highly resourceful. Called 'Woby Clocks,' the home decor items are both functional and aesthetically unique. They are made from the front and back ends of [old skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works), which are combined to form a strong circle. Each of the clocks in the collection are one of a kind, adding to the brand's ability to stand out from other home decor items of the same kind. The clocks are [minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) aside from the various graphics they feature, with simple notches allowing owners to detect the time. These upcycled clocks are a creative way of providing users with a unique home decor item that is one of a kind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Decor:** Innovative designers can explore ways to upcycle other materials into unique home decor items, offering one-of-a-kind designs to customers. - **Skateboard Upcycling:** Designers can create more products using recycled skateboard parts, opening up new markets for eco-friendly home decor items. - **Minimalist Clocks:** Designers can develop more minimalist designs for clocks and other home decor items, exploring untapped markets for understated yet unique items. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Upcycling and other unique design techniques can help home decor companies stand out in a crowded marketplace while providing eco-friendly options for customers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Using recycled materials, such as old skateboards, can help companies stand out in the growing market for eco-friendly products while reducing waste. - **Artisanal Goods:** By creating unique, hand-crafted items like the Woby Clocks, designers and makers can tap into the growing market for artisanal products and offer customers one-of-a-kind pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-detrola.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Anime Skateboard Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-neighbor-totoro-skateboard-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md)