If analog clocks don’t provide adequate engagement and “smart” clocks have too many bells and whistles, there’s now a happy medium: the Klydoclock.
Dubbed “animated art meets an analog clock,” the intriguing Kickstarter project was funded 450% in just two days, a show of the international demand for a digital timepiece that doubles up as interior décor.
The creation, which aims to bring the dimension of animated art into personal spaces, helps support digital artists worldwide by featuring their works on the device. Over 30 countries’ artists have licensed their work to the project.
The “Klydo” features a combined animated face and pendulum design, providing a canvas for motion graphics artists to showcase their work.
This non-smart clock boasts simplicity with no Bluetooth, apps, alarms, or reminders. Users can opt for a ticking sound and hourly chime if they wish.
The user-friendly circular UI enables favorites selection, sound adjustments, and Wi-Fi connectivity for downloading new art pieces from the expanding collection as more works are added.
Klydoclock is now exclusively available for a limited Kickstarter preorder window, priced at an early bird discount of $229. Head here for more information.