During this project I explored the use of 3D printing to create an electronic item which could be hand-finished to an exceptional standard. The minimalist design is the result of hours of conceptual trials and alterations, and even the lettering on the side of the clock demonstrates the contrast between the rough 3D print and the rest of the smooth hand-finished surface.
This desk clock utilises an LED backlight to provide a high efficiency, high output display. All of the components including the internal mounting brackets were created using 3D printers, a combiniation of RepRap printed PLA and UP! printed ABS plastics. The backing piece is made from laser cut 3mm Acrylic sheet finished in high gloss.
The packaging was designed to compliment the minimalist aesthetic form of the product itself, with a soft grey providing contrast to the black and white illustration and text. The product description reads as follows:
"Tempus lux is a contemporary take on a traditional timekeeping device. It utilises a simplified movement to display time accurately, with a backlit LED projecting through the opaque face creating a sublte yet intriguing aesthetic. The soft glow of the roman numerals is readable at a glance, and the elegant desktop stand allows Tempus Lux to take centre stage at the home or the office."
These renders show the desired material and textual properties of the design
The final photos demonstrate the sleek finish of the clock and the soft glow of the display itself.
The packaging is simple, modern and appealing. A brief description of the product is included on the rear of the box.
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