Libra & Interior
Published in EH&I, October 2008
In its Libra & Interior feature, EH&I magazine explored the characteristics of a Libra-inspired interior. According to the publication, such interiors are built around a minimalist foundation, complemented by a selection of carefully chosen statement pieces and antiques.
Among the featured design objects was Clock Delay, a sculptural clock by Studio Bloomm, designed by Bas van Leeuwen.
Bringing Technology Back into Focus
The article highlighted a growing disconnect between people and the products they use every day.
As modern products become increasingly disposable, fewer people repair broken objects or understand how they function. According to the magazine, this trend has led to a gradual loss of appreciation for technology and craftsmanship.
Clock Delay was presented as a response to this phenomenon.
Rather than concealing its mechanism behind a traditional clock face, the design places the mechanics at the center of attention. By exposing the components responsible for measuring time, the clock encourages people to rediscover the beauty of engineering and mechanical systems.
Clock Delay
Clock Delay transforms the process of telling time into a visual experience.
The design celebrates movement, precision, and construction by making the mechanism itself visible. Instead of focusing solely on functionality, the clock invites users to observe and appreciate the technology that drives it.
This approach reflects one of the recurring themes within Bloomming’s early work: creating products that encourage people to engage more consciously with the objects that surround them.
Product Information
Product: Clock Delay
Designer: Bas van Leeuwen
Studio: Studio Bloomm
Dimensions: 35 × 35 × 48 cm
Retail price at publication: €1,280
Publication Details
Publication: EH&I
Issue: October 2008
Section: Libra & Interior
Featured designer: Bas van Leeuwen
Company: Studio Bloomm
Featured product: Clock Delay
Topics: Product design, clocks, technology, craftsmanship, Dutch design
