# Block Clocks Vadim Kibardin's Black & White Clock is Glowing By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vadim-kibardin-black-white-clock References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/black-white-clock-concept/) & [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/vadim_kibardins_killer_clock_concept_14009.asp) Vadim Kibardin's Black & White Clock is only a concept, but has captured the attention of many. The [series of four glowing numerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock) are in three dimensions. The clock automatically senses the lighting in the room, switching to the appropriate color for visibility--hence its name, the Black & White Clock. **Implications** - In today's society people expect more out of ordinary products. Clocks in particular are becoming more of an art form that people can use to decorate their homes. Sometimes the more outlandish a product is, the more it sells. This clock in particular fuses [art and technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) together to create a [unique wall decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17) that is both practical and stylish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 52% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Timepieces:** The fusion of art and technology in timekeeping devices presents an opportunity to create unique and stylish wall decorations. - **Interactive Lighting:** Automatic sensing of room lighting in clocks opens up possibilities for interactive lighting products that adapt to their environment. - **Functional Decor:** Clocks are being reimagined as functional decor pieces that serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Clocks with artistic designs can tap into the growing market for unique home decor items. - **Lighting:** The development of clocks with automatic lighting sensors can inspire new interactive lighting solutions for homes and other spaces. - **Art and Design:** The fusion of art and technology in clocks represents an opportunity to explore the intersection of art and design in innovative and disruptive ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Rainbow Illumination Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-clock-concept.md)