On the subject of time, I was asked about my kitchen clock recently. I like the clock because each number is represented by a different metal working process (makes the Mech E in me happy). Not only that, each process is a representation of a numeric value, i.e. the slot in the bolt represents "1", the 2 circular punches represent "8", etc. Or at least I thought they were representations of numeric values. All the numbers make sense except for the number "5". I've never been able to morph the patterned area into some semblance of a "5". Maybe it just wasn't meant to be.
Here's what the original designers have to say about the clock:
I'm impressed that this piece was designed by a husband and wife team (Laurene and Constantin Boym). That's got to be a really hard gig to pull off - what with egos and all. Other than Ray and Charles Eames and Lella and Massimo Vignelli, I can't think of a similar team that's made much of an impact on the design world (Shin and Tomoko Azumi are now working apart). Anyway, enough design babble.
Leaving soon for Houston. Hope you all have fun at Chris' evening bachelor festivities.
3 comments:
I don't see anything where the 5 should be. What's there?
There's some discoloration to the stainless face, so it's a bit hard to see. But when you click on the image to expand it, you'll see some metal patterning where the "5" usually sits. It's a blob to me.
There are 5 different subtle slopes to the curve of the blob where the 5 should be.
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