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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）

Vol.6 Mokei-teki Monozukuri CARVED【vol.1】

Story

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

  • NTL15-11

CARVED SWING COLORED

  • NTL24-17 OR

  • NTL24-17 GY

  • NTL24-17 GN

  • NTL24-17 BL

  • NTL24-17 BK

CARVED SWING WOOD

  • NTL24-18

Specification

Product Name CARVED SWING / CARVED SWING COLORED
Product Number NTL15-11 / NTL24-17
Size w305×h355×d58mm
Weight 735g
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

Architect/designer
After graduating from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering at Meiji University, Naoki Terada gained professional experience in Australia before relocating to the United Kingdom. In 1994, he completed his studies at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. Upon returning to Japan, he founded Terada Design, a first-class registered architect office. His practice encompasses architecture, interior design, and product design, and is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach. From 2018 to 2024, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Interoffice Inc. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Good Design Award. He has served as a juror for major international design awards such as the Good Design Award (Japan), the iF Design Award (Germany), and the DFA Design Award (Hong Kong).
His publications include The 1/100 World Made of Paper: How to Enjoy Terada Mokei and The 1/100 Stories Made of Paper: The Complete Guide to Terada Mokei (both published by Graphic-sha), as well as Modern Furniture History (published by Seigensha). He is currently Professor at Musashino Art University, Visiting Professor at Tokyo University of Technology, and Part-time Lecturer at Tama Art University.
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/