Time PiecesTime

He's waiting in the wings

He speaks of senseless things

Intro

The Object:

Time Pieces

Characteristics:

Time Display

Second Counter

Numbers

Second Feature

Decoration

Photos

Visualisation

Face Shape vs Times Viewed

Is there a connection between the shape of the face and how often it is checked?

Visualisation

Location Vs Times Viewed

Is there a connection between the shape of the face and where we keep the clock?

How does this connect to how many times we check the time on that clock?

Analysis

The time is checked most often on portable clocks.

Ease of access?

The time is checked least in the bedroom, closely followed by the kitchen.

Little time spent in either?

No need to check?

The time is checked fairly often in a work area such as a study.

Want to finish? Leave?

Monitoring time working?

Analysis

Most popular shape of portable clock/watch is circular.

Watch design?

Convenience?

Tradition?

Aesthetics/fashion?

Within a work area, circular clocks are not used at all.

Ease of reading?

Laziness?

Analysis

Recommended:

Watches with round faces

Square faced clocks in work spaces

There is no need for more than one time piece in a bedroom or kitchen.

TaxonomyTime Pieces can be categorised by:

Face Shape:

Circular, Rectangle, Square, Other

All have a face

Second Function:

Alarm, Radio, Telephone, Calendar

Most are packaged with extra features

Location

Portable, Kitchen, Bedroom, Study

Where are certain clocks kept and why?