# Surrealist Moss Clocks This Whimsical Watch Model Recreates the Aesthetic of Nature with Grass By M | Published 2015-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-model References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/10/25/this-clock-says-its-always-time-for-moss/) & [noktuku](http://noktuku.com/) The Moss Clock watch model by Dutch design firm noktuku offers a [surrealist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-watches-happiness-is-fleeting) turning the face of the timepiece into a beautiful green haven covered in moss. Without the use of numbers or graphics, the Moss Clock simply tells the time using [two delicate wooden hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch) coupled with two mini figurines seated on the hands as they move. As described by the designer, "The noktuku [moss clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept) contains the tops of real reindeer moss from Norway which have been meticulously selected by hand and preserved." This makes this clock design a living organism adding to the beauty of the overall design. The clock features a frame and arms made from Baltic plywood keeping the design simple and functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Living Organism Aesthetics:** A new trend in design using live organisms as an integral part of products such as clocks could disrupt home decor industry. - **Natural Minimalism:** The use of natural materials such as wood and moss in the Moss Clock design highlights a trend towards using a minimalist approach when decorating interiors. - **Figurine Time-telling:** The use of mini figurines to tell time in the Moss Clock may spark a trend in creating unique and whimsical interpretations of common household products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating natural and organic elements into home decor products could disrupt the industry and appeal to consumers who value sustainability and unique designs. - **Product Design:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials and designs such as moss and figurines in time-telling devices could create disruptive innovation opportunities in the product design field. - **Ecological Products:** The use of living organisms in products such as the Moss Clock highlights potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the ecological products industry for those seeking sustainable, eco-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md)