Clock

Pt. 1

Create a website that responds graphically to the current time using only typography. Not only should your site respond to the current time when loaded, it should also respond to the passing of time as the user stays on the site. The unit you use to measure the time is up to you. For example: hours, minutes, days, weeks, centuries. Consider the idea behind your clock, and how you can present a unique way to show the passing of time.

Pt. 2

Now, create a clock without using any numbers at all. What are other ways you can show the passing of time? How do you relate to time personally or move through it? When does it start, stop, speed up, slow down, or change? What scenarios does time evoke for you and what effects does it have?

Questions to consider

Consider how your clock can be functional, responsive, and true. You may decide whether or not it should also be practical and / or accurate. How can you interpret time in a way that’s unique to your observations, experiences, or perceptions? How can your clock visually surprise and engage users?

This assignment is about leveraging the browser to create a living site that changes over time.

Readings

On Time, Christian Marclay
Change Over Time, Linked by Air
Notes on the Type, Time, Letters, & Spirits, David Reinfurt
A Note on Time, David Reinfurt

References

The Clock, Christian Marclay
Parallelograms, Linked by Air
Screensavers, David Reinfurt
Flight Simulator, Laurel Schwulst

Schedule

2/13: Presentaion proposing 3 different directions for your Clock.
2/18: Present Pt. 1 (progress)
2/25: Clock Design Presentation Due
3/03: Clock Development (progress)
3/10: Final Presentation: Clock Developed!