This Tempo chess clock is by L.A.-based industrial designer Mike Jacobs. It channels the spirit of both vintage Braun and modern-day Teenage Engineering.
It’s rare to see an object that’s both slick and playful, but Jacobs pulls it off. The seesaw-style top is a nice alternative to the typical pair of whack-a-mole buttons. The artful yellow reveal provides a subtle reinforcement of the top’s position.
This is just a concept, done as part of a Render Weekly challenge.