Minos Wall Clock

The Minos clock is the result of a joint project between Raawii and students from the Swiss design school ECAL. The designer Manon Novelli translated the given theme of light and shadow as well as the medium of ceramics into a relief that is always revealed anew to the viewer when the ambient light changes. The relief itself is inspired by ancient sundials as well as patterns in nature, and the name Minos refers to the labyrinth-like surface of the clock. While the labyrinth of King Minos held a mythological being, Manon Novelli’s clock figuratively holds time. In an era of rushing, Minos’ subtle design invites to interpreting time more broadly and slowing down to appreciate it.

The ceramic dial consists of concentric circles, each with four gaps that mark intervals, and are offset from the preceding circle - a reference to the rhythm of time. The hands are designed and arranged so that their shadows projected onto the relief are usually more visible than the hands themselves. The clock is ideally placed next to a window where its appearance, which changes with the daylight, is best appreciated.

Runs on one 1,5V AA battery (not included)