it's time

Contemporary clocks as perceptual objects.

A growing collection, each exploring a distinct visual language and perception of time. Some read at a glance; others ask for a moment.

On Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Given Time is free on all of them.

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The clocks

The collection

Temporal design objects. Every clock, on the Mac as a standalone application and a native screensaver, and on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
The collection grows over time. As new clocks join, the collection evolves.

$115.90 $127.49 when the next clock joins.

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The Standard

A note on time

A clock cannot give us more time, but how we draw time can change what we notice about the time we have.

Read the note

Requirements

On a Mac

macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Apple silicon or Intel.
An internet connection, once, to activate a license. The clocks run offline after that.

On iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

iOS and iPadOS 18 or later, watchOS 10 or later.
Cartesian, Index and Orbit are not on the watch.

FAQ

Can I try it first?: Given Time is free, on the Mac and in the app. In the app, every clock can be seen running before it is bought.
What happens after I buy?: An email arrives with your license key and download links. Download, open, enter the key once. There is no account to create.
Why does the collection price increase?: The collection grows as new clocks are added. Its price reflects the number of works it contains.
Is the screensaver included?: Yes. Every clock you own is also available in the it's time screensaver.
Are updates included?: Yes. Updates to the clocks you own are included.
Does the license expire?: No. A license does not expire. Activation happens once, and the clocks run offline from then on.
How many Macs?: One license covers up to three Macs.
Are the clocks on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch?: Yes, in the it's time app on the App Store. A clock bought here is yours there too: in the app's Settings, Restore purchases, then Use your email.
How do I update or uninstall a clock?: To update, download the clock again from the links in your email: they always serve the current version. To uninstall, drag the app to the Trash; the screensaver is removed from System Settings.
Refunds?: Bought here: within 14 days, no questions asked. Bought in the app: through Apple.

Commissions

Custom temporal objects developed in collaboration with studios, institutions, and private clients. Projects may take the form of digital displays, physical installations, or site-specific works, developed in response to their context, scale, and intended permanence.

For commissions, technical specifications, and other inquiries, please get in touch by email.