2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

CIRCLE- MAGLIVE CLOCK

Entrant Company

LuXun Academy of Fine Arts

Category

Conceptual Design - Products

Client's Name

Guangpeng Yue

Country / Region

China

This magnetic levitation clock is an innovative home product that combines technology with interactive playfulness. Using magnetic levitation technology, the clock hands float and rotate freely in midair, free from mechanical constraints. The clock is equipped with a built-in proximity sensor that causes the hands to automatically detach and drop when someone approaches. This feature breaks the conventional pattern of traditional clocks and delivers a novel, engaging interactive experience. The clock offers both practical utility and entertainment value. The combination of magnetic levitation and sensor technology creates a fun, interactive scenario that delights users with unexpected surprises. The dynamic display of the floating hands and their sudden drop create a striking visual contrast that captures attention. Integrating smart sensing capabilities expands the possibilities of magnetic levitation, sparking users’ curiosity and fostering an emotional connection. The product features precise timekeeping functionality, with the hands rotating normally while levitating. An infrared or microwave proximity sensor monitors the surrounding environment with an adjustable detection range. When someone approaches, the sensor triggers the magnetic levitation device to deactivate, causing the hands to drop. After the person leaves, the system automatically restarts and the hands reset. The magnetic levitation base also has a non-slip design to prevent tipping over. With this design, the magnetic levitation clock becomes not only a practical timekeeping tool, but also an interactive piece of art brimming with creativity and technological charm that delivers a unique living experience.

Credits

LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Guangpeng Yue
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Jiangbo Chen
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Xue Ma
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Xiaolong Yin
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Jiayi Zhu
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Bingjie Li
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Mingze Gao
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Ziwen Zhang
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Jiaying Yu
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Yuhan Zhao
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Yutong Mao
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Xinzhu Feng
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Naihou Liu
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Peisen Wang
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Zhenkai Yang
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
Lanyu Chang
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