Clock Delay Featured in Trend Magazine Russia
Published in Trend Magazine, September 2008
Dutch designer Bas van Leeuwen and his sculptural clock Clock Delay were featured in the September 2008 edition of the Russian lifestyle magazine Trend.
The article presented Clock Delay as a response to modern society’s increasingly complicated relationship with time and technology. Rather than functioning as a conventional clock, the design transforms the measurement of time into a visible mechanical process.
Delayed Time
The Russian title of the article translates approximately as “Forced Delay” or “Delayed Time.”
According to the publication, clocks have long ceased to be simple instruments for measuring time. This observation inspired Bas van Leeuwen to create a clock that encourages people to slow down and engage with the mechanics behind the passage of time.
The article describes Clock Delay as a challenge to contemporary “single-use culture”—a world filled with disposable products that require little attention and provide little understanding of how they work.
Revealing the Mechanism
Unlike traditional clocks that conceal their mechanics behind a dial, Clock Delay exposes the entire process of timekeeping.
The design consists of three rotating wheels representing:
- Hours
- Minutes
- Seconds
Rather than reading the time from hands or a digital display, users observe where the three indicators align. The clock turns the act of telling time into a small puzzle that requires attention and participation.
As the article explains, learning to read the time on Clock Delay requires temporarily stepping away from the automated routines of everyday life.
A Tribute to Technology
The publication notes that many people rarely repair or examine the products they use every day. As a result, appreciation for technology and engineering is gradually disappearing.
Clock Delay was designed to counter this trend by celebrating the beauty of mechanics. Its exposed gears, rotating number wheels and visible construction encourage users to rediscover the fascination of how things work.
The design reflects Bas van Leeuwen’s interest in combining technology, interaction and visual storytelling within everyday objects.
Design and Construction
The article describes Clock Delay as a fully functional clock constructed from:
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
Dimensions:
- 35 × 35 × 48 cm
The publication notes that the unusual appearance ensures the object will not go unnoticed in any interior.
International Recognition
Clock Delay attracted attention beyond the Netherlands and was featured in several international publications. Its combination of engineering, sculpture and conceptual thinking positioned it as a distinctive example of contemporary Dutch design.
About Clock Delay
Designer: Bas van Leeuwen
Studio: Studio Bloomm
Product: Clock Delay
Materials: Stainless steel and aluminum
Dimensions: 35 × 35 × 48 cm
Year: 2008
Publication Details
Publication: Trend Magazine (Russia)
Issue: September 2008
Featured designer: Bas van Leeuwen
Featured product: Clock Delay
Topics: Product design, clocks, engineering, contemporary Dutch design, kinetic objects
