# Clockwork Notebooks Schedule Tasks and Time Them with the Watch Diary by Wonjune Song By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-diary References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/30/timed-organizer-in-a-book/) & [connectdesign.co.kr](http://connectdesign.co.kr/) The Watch Diary is nothing like an [electronic gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style) with [beeping alarm clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock), digital faces and shiny screens. Instead, this notebook design by Wonjune Song takes it back to the [old days of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-calendar), pen and paper. A trusty little clock sits in the middle of the book, embedded within the pages. A red time-telling hand points out current tasks, the "before hand” indicates past tasks and the “forward hand” signals upcoming events. The Watch Diary is a nifty gadget-free way of using an agenda. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Analog Productivity Tools:** Clockwork Notebooks brings back the old-school productivity tools for individuals who prefer analog methods over digital ones. - **Innovative Notebook Design:** Notebook developers can learn from the design and integrate unique features that bring value to consumers' daily work and life. - **Minimalist Time Management:** The Watch Diary emphasizes simple and effective time management strategies through its minimalist approach. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Clockwork Notebooks has the potential to disrupt the stationery and office supplies industry by introducing new designs and functionalities to traditional notebooks. - **Productivity and Time Management Apps:** Designers of productivity and time management apps can take inspiration from the Watch Diary's analog approach and incorporate similar features in their digital products. - **Handcraft and DIY:** The product also caters to customers who appreciate handcrafted and DIY products that are unique, yet functional. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Digital Handwritten Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almo-concept-design.md) - [Visualized Professional Time Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-time-tracker.md) - [Calm Reading Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novellamate.md) - [Minimal Meeting Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-concept.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md)