Almost unrecognizable as a watch, the Round-the-Clock bracelet communicates the time with hour and minute rings that rotate around the user’s wrist. Made of stainless steel, plastic and rubber, this exceptional timepiece is modern and elegant with a touch of masculinity that an equally unusual wearer will appreciate.
Designer: Kőrös Benedek
Now here’s a calendar with a little attitude. Inspired by the relationship between calendar dates and hourly time, the Calenclock combines both into a clever all-in-one desktop solution. Hour and minute hands hover over split-page days that each present a unique message ranging from “No Public Holidays, Work Hard!” to “Trick or Treat!”
Designer: Ken Lo
The Umbra is an ultra cool clock concept that works on the principles of the sundial. Two strips of concealed LEDs create the illusion of the hour and minute hands. Although a bit bulky, I love the fact that you can tape the clock vertical or horizontal, thanks to the gecko tape in the rear.
Designer: Roshan Hakkim
Steve Jobs hired designer Hartmut Esslinger as the modern-day Snow White for his projects code-named after the seven dwarfs. The vision was to infuse Apple products with “born-in-America gene” and DNA inspired by “Hollywood and music, a bit of rebellion and natural sex appeal.” Hartmut’s mantra was simple, “Form follows emotion,” a twist on the maxim that form follows function. Yanko Design respects both these aphorisms but believes that we should not limit creativity within the realms of form, function and emotions; thus we follow Form Beyond Function.
Designers: Various
Running out of creative ideas for gifts under $30? Well the magic figure has many options at the Yanko Design Store. Allow me to walk you through an innovative diary, a thoughtful pot for plants, creative sketchpad and bazzinga iPhone accessory!
Available At: The Yanko Design Store
Matthew Waldman started Nooka as a platform to incorporate his graphic designing skills and take forward what he had begun with Seiko. With initial steps like retailing at MoMA and support from fellow designers, there was no looking back for this industrious creative genius. Today Nooka Watches stand for creative time telling…you sure want to own a piece or share this modern legacy with your family and friends.
Available: At the YD Store [ Buy it Here ]
Designer Victor Johannson’s mobile phone concept focuses on ease of use by providing multiple input controls that the user can customize to their liking. Features like dual sided scrolling and volume control as well as side a back-side keyboard, clock, or place to dock apps are definitely bonuses. The coolest feature by far, however, is piezoelectric feedback technology that gives tactile signals in four different directions that makes it possible for the user to ‘feel’ the direction to travel.
Designer: Victor Johannson
Eco Clock is a brilliant way to make sure we extract every bit of juice from a discarded AA battery. There are 12 slots on the face of the clock to host the used batteries and collectively they power the device. The design also includes a really fun feature where the different levels of juice in each battery are represented by color. Totally cool and something we really want to see in the market, the Eco Clock well deserves the Liteon Award that it won this year.
Designer: Bor-Ru Huang
The simple yet functional Kenkolight by designer Young-Il Park features an extendable arm that allows it to easily switch from work light to night light. When the arm is closed, the built-in diffuser creates a faint glow perfect for subtle lighting. Just for kicks, the base also integrates a digital clock display as well as a timer that can activate the light at specified times to replicate sunrise or dawn.
Designer: Young-Il Park
Hello! Sunshine! reminds me of the Sony Concept by the Nguyen Brothers. The difference is that the former is a nightlight and alarm clock while the latter is a music player. A thin solar panel lines the back of the lamp/clock and it attaches to any glass window using suction. Basically just keep it for charging on the window during the day and unhook as a nightlight at night. Once the alarm goes off, simply stick it on back for more daytime juice!
Designer: Yung-Hsun Chen
Apparently the reason why I ruined my camera battery in a short period of time was because I over charged it every time I plugged it on. I used to leave it charging for almost a day or because of my forgetfulness. This is why I resonate with designs like the Dialug that integrate a timer into the socket. So for gadgets that need 2-3 hours of charging, the timer automatically turns off the power supply once the time is up.
Designers: DanBee Lee, JangSoo Kim, KyoYeon Kim & WooRi Kim
The Moonshine is inspired by the phases of the moon and can depict the entire lunar process of new moon to the eclipse, in one go. On the face of it is the clock and behind it is a timed lamp that mimics the moonlight from moonrise to moonset. For the star signs influenced by the moon, this looks to be quite a soothing lamp/clock combo to have around. I totally want one!
Designers: Yong-min Lee
The sweeping hands of the Time Flies wall clock by designer Igor Vig give the appearance that they are moving much faster than they actually are, reminding us that precious time is fleeting before our very eyes.
Designer: Igor Vig
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