Soul of wood,
digital heart.
DotClock — handcrafted birchwood LED matrix desk clock showing time, weather, forecasts and news. A deep-black-finished wooden frame wraps an intelligent LED matrix. A perfect union of signature craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.
- 0API keys required
- 3 minSetup, from box to wall
- 9Live data sources
- 100%birchwood
The unpredictable
nature of time.
This clock is born from a dialogue between technology and nature.The structure is laser-shaped, but the soul of the project stays deeply handcrafted and tied to the material. We don't chase the serial perfection of plastic: every wooden shell keeps its own grain, its knots and those unique imperfections only a living material can give. Instead of covering it with industrial paints, we apply a black stain that penetrates the fibre and finish it by hand with boiled linseed oil.
When the LED matrix lights up, the contrast is magnetic. The geometric light of the pixels reflects on the deep, matte texture of an object with a story to tell. You're not buying an electronic device, but a one-of-a-kind piece of tech-organic design.
- Laser-shaped, guided by the grain.
- The machine cuts, but the wood responds in its own way. Each shell keeps its unique, unrepeatable details.
- Tactile depth.
- No plastic or acrylic paints. Only the warmth of the black stain and the natural protection of boiled linseed oil to enhance the imperfection of the fibre.
- Light and Matter.
- The digital precision of the LEDs wrapped in the unique character of a living object.
- Designed in Italy.
- Every curve, joint, and pixel layout is conceived and engineered in our Italian workshop — from the first sketch to the final firmware.
- Made in Italy.
- Each shell is cut, stained, oiled, assembled, and tested by hand in Italy. Not outsourced. Not scaled. One clock at a time.
No compromises.
Everything made in-house.
If the soul of this clock lives in the wood, its digital heart beats thanks to pure engineering. You won't find ready-made boards or off-the-shelf software inside.
I designed the entire hardware architecture from scratch, defining every single connection so the LED matrix and the control components talk to each other in the best way. In the same way, the software that brings the pixels to life was written line by line, optimised to deliver a fluid, responsive and intelligent experience.
From the first solder joint on the printed circuit board to the last firmware test, every step happens before my eyes and on my workbench. Creating technology means having total control over it: only this way can a digital object become a work of handcrafted art.
- Proprietary Hardware. Designed from Scratch.
- I designed and engineered the printed circuit board (PCB) from a blank sheet, to integrate perfectly into the wooden shell.
- Native Code.
- The internal software is written from scratch. Only pure optimisation to control every pixel.
- Electronic Craftsmanship.
- The digital precision of the LEDs wrapped in the unique character of a living object.
Always the right light.
Without lifting a finger.
Thanks to the integrated ambient light sensor, the clock constantly adapts to the room's atmosphere, disappearing when needed and shining by day.
- Total Night Comfort (optional)
- At night, the clock automatically switches to a softer colour palette and dims the LEDs to the minimum level you set, so it won't disturb your sleep but stays readable.
- Automatic Shut-off in the Dark (optional)
- Want total darkness to sleep? When you turn off the room light, the clock detects it and switches the display off completely. It turns back on by itself as soon as a ray of sunlight comes in or you switch the light on.
- Customisable Daytime Window
- You decide the rules of time. Set the hours when the clock is free to express its full brightness, and when instead it should start being discreet.
Your words,
on the clock.
Add your own messages — a birthday, a reminder, an inside joke — and they scroll right alongside the weather. Pick a colour (or three) and an icon. Schedule them to a date window or leave them always on.
- Message & Colour
- Up to 32 colour slots, one per message
- Optional Icon
- Chosen from the clock's built-in icon library
- Start & End
- Pin a message to a birthday, event, or deadline
- 32-Colour Palette
- Defined once on Themes — reused everywhere
Your words,
etched in birchwood.
Make the DotClock truly one-of-a-kind. Whether it's a personal touch for your own desk or a memorable gift for someone special, we'll precision-laser your words directly into the wood, hand-building and finishing the enclosure from scratch just for you. Because each bespoke unit is built to order, it carries a slight premium in price and delivery time—but the result is a timeless centerpiece that won't be forgotten.
- The back
- A quiet dedication. A name, a memorable date, or a personal note. Yours alone.
- The top
- Front and center. One line of custom text on the top face, a daily reminder.
- On request
- Custom-cut to order. Extra lead time applies. Reach out to us before placing your order so we can plan your custom build.
Your clock,
your palette.
Build as many themes as you like — the clock cycles through them automatically. Mark a set for night-time, reorder the rotation, and preview any colour live on the display before you save.
- Auto Rotation
- Enabled themes cycle through the display automatically
- Night Set
- Mark themes for night — swaps in when Adaptive Brightness is on
- Live Preview
- Tap any swatch to send the theme to the clock before saving
- Custom Order
- Use arrows to set exactly how themes appear in the rotation
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