This mountain-shaped household appliance is designed to visualize the journey of a seven-day workweek By: Han Black | 03.04.2022, 21:00 Mt. Week can be used to represent a week in a clock. There are few things more universally exciting than reaching the weekend after a long, arduous work week. It’s like reaching a mountain’s summit after spending the morning and afternoon traversing its trails and footpaths. There’s nothing like that first gulp of water, overlooking the valleys and tree canopies below, or that first cup of coffee on a slow Sunday morning. Mt. Week, a cone-shaped clock appliance that denotes the motions of a week’s journey. Designers: Minsu Kim, Yoonjeong Lee, Seunghyun Ko, Gyeongah Hwang, Hyunmin Kim Inspired by the shape of a mountain, Mt. For its magnetic sphere, Week is an upside down triangle that winds toward its apex. Separated into seven even parts, the cone represents the seven-day week and the magnetic sphere represents our timed journey through the week. Comprised of three main components, Mt. Mt. consists of three main components. Week has an integrated digital clock on its side that indicates the time of the day. A magnetic sphere navigates seven equal sections. Describing the device’s time-controlled modules, the designers describe, “Mt. The week is broken into seven sections, each representing one week of travel. The sphere climbs the mountain diligently [on] weekdays and descends with ease during the weekend. Users will find themselves excited while watching the sphere moving towards the weekend.” A built-in magnetic rail traces the cone’s surface for the magnetic sphere to latch onto and follow. The cone’s rotation signals the magnet sphere which day it is, while the clock shows the current time. The integrated magnetic rail mimics the curving nature of trailheads. When users place the magnetic sphere at the top of Mt. The magnetic rail places the magnetic sphere at Mt. Operated via a wire connection, all users would need is an outlet. Even when not in use, Mt. Mt. Week adds a sense of elegance and simplicity to your bedroom or office. https://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2022/03/371840/10_mtweek_kimleehwangkokim_clock.jpg https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/03/this-mountain-shaped-household-appliance-is-designed-to-visualize-the-journey-of-a-seven-day-workweek/?rand=374