Reverse

Clock for Mattice Boets

While time flies by, clocks have stayed the same. Reverse is not an ordinary clock, it's the reversal, a minimalistic clock design with subtle changes making it one of a kind. The hand facing inward rotates inside the outer ring to indicate the hour. The little hand facing outward stands alone and rotates to indicate the minutes. Reverse was created by removing all elements of a clock except its cylindrical base, from there imagination took over. This clock design aims to remind you to embrace time.

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Reverse Clock Press Releases

Press releases tailored for Reverse are available in the languages: English.

Reverse Clock Translations

We ensure Reverse is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Clock EN, Klok AF, Orë SQ, ሰዓት AM, الساعة AR, Ժամացույց HY, Saat AZ, Erlojua EU, Гадзіннік BE, ঘড়ি BN, Sat BS, Часовник BG, နာရီ MY, Rellotge CA, Wotchi NY, 时钟 ZH, Orologio CO, Sat HR, Hodiny CS, Ur DA, Klok NL, Horloĝo EO, Kell ET, Kello FI, L'horloge FR, Reloxo GL, საათი KA, Uhr DE, Ρολόι EL, ઘડિયાળ GU, Revèy HT, Agogo HA, שעון HE, घड़ी HI, Óra HU, Jam ID, Clog GA, Elekere IG, Klukka IS, Orologio IT, 時計 JA, Jam JV, ಗಡಿಯಾರ KN, Сағат KK, នាឡិកា KM, Isaha RW, Саат KY, 시계 KO, Demjimêr KU, Horologium LA, Auer LB, ໂມງ LO, Laikrodis LT, Pulkstenis LV, Часовник MK, Famantaranandro MG, Jam MS, ക്ലോക്ക് ML, Arloġġ MT, Karaka MI, घड्याळ MR, Цаг MN, घडी NE, Klokke NO, ଘଣ୍ଟା OR, ਘੜੀ PA, ساعت FA, Zegar PL, ساعت PS, Relógio PT, Ceas RO, Часы RU, گھڙي SD, Uati SM, Сат SR, Gleoc GD, Wachi SN, ඔරලෝසුව SI, Hodiny SK, Ura SL, Saac SO, Oache ST, Reloj ES, Jam SU, Saa SW, Klocka SV, கடிகாரம் TA, గడియారం TE, Соат TG, นาฬิกา TH, Sagat TK, Orasan TL, Saat TR, Сәгать TT, سائەت UG, Годинник UK, گھڑی UR, Soat UZ, Đồng Hồ VI, Cloc CY, Klok FY, Iwotshi XH, זייגער YI, Aago YO, Iwashi ZU, 時鐘 ZY, Ang Orasan CEB, ʻo HAW, Moos HMN.

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Unique Properties

Reverse is a minimalistic and unordinary clock design with subtle changes making it one of a kind. The little hand moves by the outer edges of the clock and points to the hour while the middle one pivots in the center and points to the minutes. It's simple, yet different.

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clock, reverse, accessoires, homeware, innovation, interior, furniture, furnishings, time, home

Production Technology

The two hands of the clock are driven by a quartz clock mechanism with two axes. The minute hand is driven by the inside axel. The outer shell is made out of two visually invisible rings that form a bearing. This mechanism combined with the inside gears allows the outer ring and the hour hand to rotate but also gives the impression that the outer ring is static.

Design Challenge

Coming up with an idea of a clock design that's original, interesting and different was challenging. I started from the basic shape most clocks are made of, a cylinder so that the clock would still be easily recognizable. Then I decided to remove all elements of a clock except the cylindrical base and started imagining what a clock could be. I tried to incorporate all the elements of the original clock design but in a slightly different way, resulting in a design that looked mostly the same but at the same time was entirely different and unique.

Project Duration

The project was designed and completed in March 2016 in Hasselt, Belgium, and was online publicized on Yanko Design on May 2, 2018, and on Gooood on May 9, 2018, as well as various others.

Operation Flow

The hand facing inward rotates inside the outer ring to indicate the hour. The little hand facing outward stands alone and rotates to indicate the minutes. It's the reversal of the ordinary clock design.

Research

This clock design was a personal experiment in which my goal was to design a clock that's visually appealing and different from all others, a clock that lets people embrace time. This unusual perspective created inspiring insights into what a clock could be.

Inspiration

While time flies by, clocks have stayed the same. Most clocks have the same look and feel, there's very little difference in their designs. Why? Isn't it time to see some change? These questions inspired the concept Reverse.

Project Overview

Reverse Clock has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2018 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

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Golden Recognition

Mattice Boets was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2019, a testament to excellence of their work Reverse Clock.

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Introducing Reverse: A Minimalistic and Unordinary Clock Design by Mattice Boets

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