Design that Encompasses Representational, Abstraction, and Symbolism

This amazing clock was designed by London artists
Will Aspinall and Neil Lambeth, (http://thespiralclock.com/)

Representational

- It is a representational form of a clock people are able to recognize this by the overall shape
- The viewer is able to tell time in an interesting fashion
- The representation of the clock is tied into the abstraction piece because it is a way of looking at time that is unconventional. The representation works together with the symbolism of the numbers and the maze-like structure to create a compelling yet familiar product.

Abstract

- The abstraction is really what makes this clock visually compelling. I have never seen a clock that used a maze as a way of telling time. It sort of reminds me of sundials but in a more new age fashion.
-I think its a great way of drawing viewers in. I was curious as to how it would reset back to twelve which is actually pretty fascinating since the ball drops back down after it reaches 11:59. Great design.
- The abstraction makes the representation of time more compelling I would say. It gives it a new meaning while still being consistent in symbolizing what many would recognize as the functions of a clock.

Symbolic

- The clock is a symbol of time and the way it which it slowly keeps moving.
- For the viewers I believe it say that time keeping can still be done in unconventional ways yet be recognizable through the symbols of the twelve numbers around a circle. When I see numbers 1-12 (or intervals) I automatically think "time" due to cultural references.
- The symbolism of time is prevalent throughout the entire design. It is represented by having the traditional timekeeping functions of the clock and abstracted through the ball and maze.