DESIGN OBJECTS
CARVED SWING / CARVED SWING COLORED / CARVED SWING WOOD
Designed by Naoki Terada
The number 6, just like dropping down from a clock face and affixed to a pendulum, swings slowly and ticks the time away.
This “CARVED SWING” is the new variation of “CARVED” series that was released in 2010 and won the Good Design Award.
A glance at the CARVED clock might have the feeling that the numbers are freshly carved out of the clock face. Only one number has dropped down and works as a pendulum. The number 6 swings slowly and ticks the time away.
Good Design Award 2020（Japan）
Designer’s message
This clock, with its numbers in a chiseled-out style, attempts to treat the graphic as part of the form. The shadows of the carved-out letters bring a three-dimensional impression to the clock face, with its appearance changing in accordance with lights located in its immediate area. The idea was inspired by materials used for interior decoration and technical conversion.
Naoki Terada
Line up
CARVED SWING
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NTL15-11
CARVED SWING COLORED
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NTL24-17 OR
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NTL24-17 GY
Specification
| Product Name | CARVED SWING / CARVED SWING COLORED |
|---|---|
| Product Number | NTL15-11 / NTL24-17 |
| Size | w305×h355×d58mm |
| Weight | 750g |
| Material | Mineral-Based Artificial Wood, ABS resin, PC(polycarbonate) |
| Type | Slow pendulum clock |
| Product Name | CARVED SWING WOOD |
|---|---|
| Product Number | NTL24-18 |
| Size | w305×h355×d58mm |
| Weight | 670g |
| Material | White Birch plywood, ABS resin, PC(polycarbonate) |
| Type | Slow pendulum clock |
Naoki Terada
Architect/designer
In 1994, Terada completed the Diploma Course at the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA School) in London. After returning to Japan, he produced and directed various brands as well as designing architecture and products. In 2003, he established TERADA DESIGN ARCHITECTS OFFICE. In 2011, he founded “TERADAMOKEI.” In 2013, he opened “Terada Mokei Shop” in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. In 2014, he became a director at Interoffice Inc., and from 2018 to 2024, he served as the president and CEO of the company. He is also a part-time lecturer at Musashino Art University and a judge for the Good Design Award.
At Takata Lemnos, he is responsible for the brand direction and design of the “15.0% Ice Cream Spoon.”
https://www.teradadesign.com/
https://www.teradamokei.jp/en
https://naokiterada.com/