# Vinyl Clocks Like Minded Studios' ‘Record Time Clocks' Make Punctuality Cool By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-clocks-like-minded-studios-creates-record-time-clocks References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6607/like-minded-studio-record-time-clocks.html) & [likemindedstudio](http://www.likemindedstudio.com/) A lot of great things come out of Sydney, Australia and these [vinyl record clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic) are just one of them. The huge DIY culture in Australia has given birth to companies such as [Like Minded Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai), the creators of these 'Record Time Clocks.' You'll never be late again, *and* you can make punctuality look cool with these [limited edition vinyl clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock). **Implications** - Consumers with a penchant for getting their hands on truly unique creations will lose their minds over the eco-friendly and one-of-a-kind nature of these vinyl clocks. There is so much character that comes with DIY inventions, and that is something which can't be recreated in a factory or on an assembly line. A large number of people appreciate that kind of unique quality, so it's nothing to scoff at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Creations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market demand for unique and eco-friendly DIY creations like the vinyl clocks. - **Limited Edition Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition products that appeal to consumers seeking rare and one-of-a-kind items. - **Unique Quality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the market demand for products with distinctive and characterful qualities that can't be replicated in mass production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bring creativity and uniqueness to the home decor industry by offering DIY, limited edition, and character-filled products. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly products that cater to consumers who value sustainability and individuality, such as the vinyl clocks. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the market for collectibles and memorabilia by creating limited edition and distinctive products like the vinyl record clocks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Recycled Plastic Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-detrola.md) - [Car Instrument Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reengauge-alarm-clocks.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md)