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Discover Your Poetic Journey Through Time With Calen-bar

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In a world characterized by the ceaseless march of technology, the Calen-Bar emerges as a distinctive and poetic tribute to time, seamlessly blending aesthetics, mindfulness, and sustainability. This perpetual calendar transcends the conventional, inviting users into a realm where the manual meets the meaningful, where every little act becomes a marker of eternal days.

Designer: Yukimasa Hirota

Crafted with precision and an eye for detail, the Calen-Bar is more than a tool; it is an experience. The inclusion of a metal weight introduces a tactile elegance, grounding the calendar in substance and texture. As fingers delicately adjust the rubber band to align with the current date, a connection is forged with the tangible passage of time. This manual engagement elevates the daily routine of checking dates into a ritual of reflection, ensuring that each day is not just observed but remembered, retrospectively embraced, and seized.

Positioned thoughtfully at the right end of the material rotation, the day of the week becomes a subtle but integral part of Calen-Bar’s design. As the material gracefully turns, it serves as a visual reminder that time, like the calendar itself, is in perpetual motion. This dynamic element adds a layer of continuity, urging users to appreciate the cyclical nature of days and the interconnected dance of weeks and months.

In a society racing against the clock, the Calen-Bar offers a respite from the relentless pace of technology. It is not a mere tool for making remarks or planning; rather, it is a sanctuary of poetic and aesthetic value. By embracing the manual nature of this calendar, users are prompted to engage in the deliberate act of adjusting dates, fostering a connection with time that transcends the digital coldness of screens and alarms.

Beyond its aesthetic charm, the Calen-Bar boasts a commendable sustainable aspect in its design. In a world inundated with disposable calendars, this perpetual masterpiece breaks the cycle. By omitting the mention of the year, it becomes a timeless companion, allowing users to reuse it year after year. The absence of a predefined year, while potentially leaving room for miscalculations, is a deliberate compromise in the pursuit of sustainability. In an age where ecological considerations are paramount, the Calen-Bar offers a meaningful alternative, prompting users to embrace the beauty of imperfection and intentional living.

While the manual adjustment may invite occasional errors, the Calen-Bar gracefully acknowledges the digital age, leaving room for users to cross-verify dates with their devices. This harmonious integration of analog charm and digital precision ensures that the Calen-Bar is not just a relic of the past but a versatile companion for the present and future.

In essence, the Calen-Bar is a testament to the enduring allure of simplicity, mindfulness, and sustainability. As we navigate the fast-paced currents of modern life, this perpetual calendar stands as a reminder to savor the little moments, to mark the eternal days not just in our lives but in the products that accompany us on this journey. It is a celebration of time, a fusion of elegance and purpose that invites us to comprehend the lost moments, appreciate the present, and embrace the time that is yet to come.

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Floating Marbles help this hypnotic Mobius Calendar tell the date and time in cosmic style

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Our planets, timekeeping, and geometry have had a deep relationship going back thousands of years. The Stonehenge, sundials, and a whole litany of astronomical research from history show how man used a geometric understanding of the earth and the sun to plot hours, days, months, and years. This complex relationship has gotten us to where we are today, and the Mobius Calendar Clock pays tribute to that strong relationship.

Part calendar part clock, this tabletop device comes with a unique sculptural quality that elevates it to the status of objet d’art. Designed to captivate the eye, the Mobius Calendar Clock features a hollow twisted torus on the top, resembling the continuous physical properties of a Mobius strip. Rolling along the mobius’ surface are two marbles, representing the sun as well as the earth, while indicating the date and month of each current day. Right underneath this is a pinhole clock that uses a dotted matrix to also tell the time in its own unique style.

Designer: Zanwen Li

The beauty of the Mobius Calendar Clock lies in just how uniquely it depicts the date on its curved surface. Rather than having a grid with numbers arranged by the week, the clock uses two floating marbles to tell the time. A yellow marble, representing the sun, points at the month, while a blue Earth-like marble points at each day. As days pass, the marbles ‘orbit’ the Mobius, resetting to their original position once the month/year is complete.

Right underneath the calendar is a table clock that uses a retro-inspired dot-matrix-style display to tell the time. As time passes by, the dots either light up or go dark, and our eyes see the collective picture through the Gestalt theories of visual perception, allowing us to perceive numbers.

The Mobius Calendar Clock represents designer Zanwen Li’s approach to iconic detailing beautifully. Originally the creator of the now-popular Heng Balance Lamp, Li relies on the clever use of hollow space, optical illusions, and visual simplicity to make his designs stand out. Quite like the Heng Balance Lamp, the Mobius Calender Clock also has a massive hollow space in its center, and uses a simple yet alluring set of floating ball bearings to magnetically move around the curved Mobius surface of the calendar to indicate the date and month. It’s an interaction that’s beautiful without being complicated, as even children will be able to easily read the date and time on the Mobius Calendar Clock!

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An Intricate Geometric Stone Calendar That Makes You Value Your Time and Memories

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Creating tangible forms from abstract concepts in a basic lesson in a design school. I feel it’s the most vital and coolest class for a fresher. It helps one dig deeper into the emotional quotient and connect with themselves on a deeper level. One such great project was the Noova Calendar, winner of the 1st Prize in the Natural Stone Design Competition in 2022, is a truly remarkable creation that blends artistry, functionality, and sustainability. This unique calendar design beautifully captures the essence of time through the intricate interlocking forms of marble torus geometries. With its emphasis on the cyclical nature of time and the use of high-quality natural materials, Noova offers a captivating and meaningful way to experience the passing of days and months.

Designers: Berk Yıldız and Sineray Serin

The concept behind Noova goes beyond a simple organizational tool; it aims to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for time itself. In our conventional city lives, we are so caught up with various tasks that we tend to overlook the little things and live in the moment. The moment we start appreciating every minute of time we unlock a door towards serenity amidst the chaos. In the case of Noova, the two interlocking marble torus geometric forms represent the infinite and cyclical nature of time. By merging abstract forms with a concrete representation of time, the Noova calendar brings a unique perspective to the way we perceive and interact with the passing days.

The Noova design is a beautiful combination of natural and historical inspirations, such as the cyclical forms found in natural stones and the movement of a sundial. This fusion of temporal and natural cycles is not only aesthetically pleasing but also adds a symbolic layer to the calendar. The nested rings of the interlocking torus structures create a visually captivating composition that reflects the continuity and infinity of time, reminding us of the perpetual nature of life’s moments.

Crafted from high-quality natural marble, each Noova calendar piece showcases the inherent beauty and unique patterns offered by this ancient material. Meticulously shaped by skilled artisans, every calendar carries its own character, making each piece one-of-a-kind. Marble, known for its strength and durability throughout human history, ensures that the Noova calendar can be enjoyed for years to come, providing a tangible representation of the enduring nature of time.

At the core of Noova’s design philosophy is the notion of valuing time and cherishing each passing moment. The interactive feature of the calendar allows users to carefully read time and appreciate the significance of each day. Noova serves as a constant reminder that time is not just a series of numbers but a collection of stories waiting to be experienced and cherished.

Noova not only seeks to inspire a deeper appreciation for time but also promotes environmental awareness and sustainability. The specially designed box for the calendar is crafted from recycled materials, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to reducing environmental impact. By utilizing recycled paper, cardboard, and other recyclable materials, it minimizes the demand for natural resources while ensuring the safe protection of the product during shipping.

The Noova Calendar stands as a testament to the seamless fusion of design, functionality, and environmental consciousness. Its captivating interlocking marble torus forms and emphasis on the cyclical nature of time create a visually striking and thought-provoking experience. As we interact with this calendar, we are invited to reflect on the passage of time, value each moment, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Noova represents more than just a calendar; it is a symbol of our connection to time and the world around us.

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This unconventional tactile calendar doubles as a ruler in a pinch

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Calendars are staples on our desks and walls, but their basic format hasn’t really changed in centuries. The grid system has been in use even before our grandparents were born, and it has been adopted in calendars that go beyond paper. Of course, there is more than one way to tell the date and the day of the week, especially if you’re not too picky about looking back at other months. If you just want that single piece of data at a glance, the doors are wide open for unique and beautiful designs that go beyond people’s concept of what a calendar should look like. This incarnation of a calendar, for example, looks nothing like something that tells the date and is more like an odd ruler that just happens to remember what date you set it to.

Designer: Sebastian Bergne

There are plenty of fancy and artistic calendars around that don’t fit the typical definition of a calendar, at least in terms of representing days as a grid or even a row of dates. In addition to digital clocks that give only the current date, there are also rings, flipping pages, and many other contraptions that are both functional as well as decorative. Monthly Measure definitely looks visually interesting to be a piece of your desk’s decor, but it also serves multiple functions in ways you might not expect.

It is primarily a calendar, which you can probably guess from the 31 numbers lined up on the wooden block’s top edge. Unlike typical calendars, it only gives you a clue on what day it is, depending on how you position the cast aluminum star. That star has seven points, marked with letters to indicate a day of the week. The idea is to set the day to the proper date and simply roll the star forward each day.

It’s definitely a curious way to tell the date and the day, and one that actually requires you to be more involved. You have to move the star each day; otherwise, it won’t point to the correct date. At the same time, you have to make sure the star doesn’t move to the wrong place accidentally. To figure out what day a different date falls on, you’ll have to roll the star, but also remember to roll it back to today’s date. There’s also no way to move forward or backward by month unless you already know what day the month starts.

The “measure” part of the Monthly Measure comes from the numbers as well. Each number is spaced a centimeter apart, so the wooden bar also works as a 30cm ruler. How you’ll do that, however, is up to you, whether using the flat bottom of the “calendar” or using the serrated top edge for markers.

Everything about the Monthly Measure is unorthodox. It is an unusual calendar and an admittedly odd ruler, and it might be hard to use it in either mode. The one thing it excels at is being a fine desk accent, so you actually have three things for the price of one wooden bar and a star that you can roll around like a fidget toy.

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ONE Calendar works like the rotating sun, moon, and earth

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ONE Calendar Details

Calendars are straightforward, so there really is no need to make things complicated. However, some people can’t stop being creative. That’s why we have calendars like the ONE CALENDAR with an interesting and fun design.

The ONE Calendar is based on the movement of the earth, sun, and moon. As these heavenly bodies attract and rotate around each other, they turn days into nights and nights into days. This table calendar features three rings with magnets inside, making the mechanism more interesting than ever.

Designer: Yong Jeong

The rings are of different sizes, with the biggest one signifying the sun. It presents the numbers 1 to 31, pertaining to the 30 to 31 days each month. The next ring is for the 12 months of each year, while the smallest ring shows the days of the week. These rings interlock and when they do, the calendar tells you the correct day, date, and month for a given day.

The magnets make it possible for the three rings to interlock. The ONE Calendar can stand on a surface or be attached to your refrigerator. Display the One Calander depending on your preference or mood. Don’t think much about the aesthetics, but the product’s design is simple and timeless.

ONE Calendar Images

The rings appear to be plastic, so we know they are light and compact. Each ring reminds me of a selfie ring with the base and the cover. The rings are filled with magnets that allow the rings to stick together.

ONE Calendar Demo

ONE Calendar Concept

You can manually adjust the date, day, and month on the ONE Calendar. Just have the correct information ready, and you are free to display the calendar. Don’t say there is no need for such calendars since there are digital versions and you already have your smartphone. It’s really just about the novelty of the object.

Well, some people still prefer analog calendars more than digital ones. If you belong to this group, no, you’re not ancient. You’re someone who values tradition and history, and we respect you for that. We also can’t hide the fact that the ONE Calendar has a good design that people will and can remember. So that even if you really don’t need one, you’d still want to buy the ONE.

ONE Calendar

We love unique calendars like the ONE by Yong Jeong. In recent months, we have seen other unique ones like the Perpetual Flip Calendar. There’s also Kaspersky’s 2021 Calendar with its mini-cyber history lesson. The Ingrana Modular Synth calendar gives you a new sound every day. That Calenclock from several years ago had a little attitude but was nonetheless interesting.

ONE Calendar Design

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Perpetual flip calendar lets you mechanically turn over a new day

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While I consider myself mostly a digital person, there are still some aspects of my life where I prefer to do things analog. Things like journaling, memory-keeping, writing to-do lists, scheduling, I prefer to do on paper and then just back up digitally. And while we all have calendars on our phones, I prefer to have a desk calendar beside me while working and my wooden perpetual calendar for decoration purposes. So there really is a market for people who prefer the analog way of tracking things so this product concept is perfect for people like me.

Designer: Above.Studio

The Gnomon Perpetual Flip Calendar has one purpose: to tell you what day it is. While you can get calendars or your phone to do that, this is more of an analog, decorative type of tool to have on your desk. The act of flipping the calendar to get to the next day, accompanied by a clicking sound, can be considered mildly therapeutic for some people. It’s basically like literally turning over to get to a new day, at least if you’re doing this at midnight or early in the morning.

The gnomon is based on the mechanism of the perpetual calendar and it works as it’s supposed to. You just rotate the head part through the simple mechanism of the device and you get the date for the day (which you still base on an actual calendar of course). The head is intentionally heavy to give you that feeling of turning it over and giving that unique, clicking sound. There are no batteries or chargers involved as the only thing you need are your fingers.

The head is made from brass while the body uses acrylic materials. It is designed to come in various colors, both the head and the body, to match your desk decorations or whatever color you feel like looking at every day. Using the Avenir Next typeface gives the calendar an even more analog feel as it brings back the 1920s. The numbers come in three different lettering types to match the colors of the head and body.

While I’m happy with my current wooden perpetual calendar, this is an interesting concept to look at. The mechanism and the act of turning over the head is something that may interest me if it eventually gets turned into a consumer product. You can never have too many calendars around you.

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Kaspersky’s 2021 calendar comes with a mini cyber-history lesson that coincides with each numerical month!

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What day is it again? After a year like 2020, I know I’m not the only one who needs the reminder. For that reason alone, 2021 marks the first year I bought a physical calendar. Depending on your style, calendars can bring more than just daily reminders– they provide a fun way of setting the tone for each year. The team at Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company based in Russia, in collaboration with a handful of designers and artists recently debuted their calendar for 2021 and with it, they’re passing down their expertise in handling cyber threats.

Kaspersky is a company known for its deep threat intelligence and cybersecurity insight, protecting businesses, consumers, and government agencies with innovative security solutions. Their 2021 calendar basks in this cybersecurity insight, providing fun facts that coincide with each numerical month for you to read as a new month begins. For example, January, the first month of the year, introduces the story of the first-ever computer virus. Originating in Pakistan, from two brothers’ quest to protect their medical software from producing illegal copies, the first computer virus was dubbed, “The Brain.” Once the virus was written by the brothers, who had no malicious intent, it spread to the United Kingdom and the United States through transference by infected floppy disks.

September, the ninth month of the year, is represented by the story of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony getting recorded on a CD-ROM. Kaspersky’s calendar reads, “In 1980, Sony and Philips were beginning to negotiate a single industry standard for the new compact disc technology. Sony’s vice-president, Norio Ohga, suggested that Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony would…fit onto a CD in its entirety.” In addition to reminding us of the days of the week, and the month of the year, Kaspersky’s calendar brings us closer to moments of cyber-history that largely remain untold, bringing us closer to the cyber world one day at a time. Scroll below to read more!

Designer: Kaspersky

Each month of Kapersky’s calendar offers a historical fact relating to the cyberworld.

“The first spread computer virus was [called] the ‘Brain.'”

“HTTP works with three-digit status codes. Status 404 is an answer to a client’s request, signifying that the page is not found. We only see the status ‘404’ because for a normal webpage, the status is 200 OK. We don’t see [‘200 OK’] because the server proceeds to send the contents of the page.”

“Only 10% of the world’s currency exists physically, the rest is a mere set of zeroes and ones. That percentage [is] lowering swiftly because of online payments and plastic cards.”

“In 1980…Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony …[was] fit onto a CD in its entirety. That was the final argument about CD’s volume.”