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If IKEA Made Geeky Furniture Part 9: Back To The Future
If IKEA Made Geeky Furniture is a series of concept designs made for geeks by a geek. These aren’t actual items for sale.
If you like this one, check out my Flux Capacitor Blu-Ray case, or my Back to the Future Alarm Clock.
Geeky Gadget Wish List #6: BTTF Alarm Clock
This one is pretty self-explanatory: An alarm clock based on the ‘Time Coordinates’ input device from Back to the Future. A few things: I had trouble filling out the bottom display, so I think it could be done better, unless you want to make it a second alarm. Obviously, this will include a dimmer for those irritated by any bit of light trying to sleep (like I am).
I also added an iPod docking cord that is encased in a LED rope light, a look similar to what adorns the DeLorean from the films. The cord is bolted down for an industrious look Doc Brown would approve of! In a way, this gives the clock an added lamp - great for the desk or bedside.
Again, if this is a gadget you dig, I recommend you bug Thinkgeek here, where they take email submissions for gadget ideas. Select the ‘Gadgets’ heading, and send them a link to this post and tell them you want one! If you’re not familiar with Thinkgeek, they make all kinds of cool gadgets, definitely worth browsing.
EDIT Jan 18/2011: If you liked this be sure to check out some other great BTTF designs, including a Blu-Ray tin case, a chandelier (seriously), and a wrist watch.
Also, looking back at this old post, yikes. Those signatures were massive. The art could be better…
UPDATE April 26/2011: Well I decided to do some nice new renders. I can’t believe how bad those old ones look (especially that jarring gradient in the GIF). Here they are:
I think the standalone clock (minus the iPod cable) looks great! That would be my preference.
