Alarm Crab

Overview

Alarm Crab is a R & D exploration project of a playful alarm clock that runs away when the alarm goes off. It is an ideal clock for those who need multiple alarms set and have trouble waking up.

The Alarm Crab makes our daily ritual of starting the day a bit more memorable and energetic. It motivates us to leave the bed and seize the day.

Type

3D Visualization Form & material exploration

Year

2023

Alarms that force people out of their beds and have them complete tasks in order to turn them off exist in the market.
Alarm Crab is not just a clock that runs away, but an unexpected and unique mech-crab that stands out in the room as a colorful and distinct object.

Waking up in the morning is a tedious part of our daily routine, even managing to get out of bed can be a struggle for a lot of people. Alarm Crab adds a touch whim and humor to a rather tiresome and uneventful part of the day. If not, it will definitely motivate you to leave the bed.

Inspiration

Concept Development

Early concept with rounded form with wheels on legs and a mechanical ‘Bump & Turn’ wheel that changes direction when bumping into something at the center.

Updated concept with a more solid and edged aesthetic. ‘Bump & Turn’ wheel placed at the back for the Crab to run backwards and show the time as the user chases it.

Concept with pair of back wheels and a front pair of legs. ‘Bump & Turn’ wheel at the front. The next shows concept with three pairs of leg with back wheel located inside the casing.

Refined concept with all parts in a more uniform and harmonious form.

Details

The Alarm Crab uses a mechanism called ‘Bump & Turn Wheel’ that redirects itself when it runs into an obstacle. This allows the Alarm Crab to keep on moving around the space with the alarm on until the user turns it off.