Ah yes, the Cloudnola Flipping Out Rainbow Flip Clock—because nothing says “I respect punctuality” like slapping a rainbow-colored carnival on your wall and daring it to tell time. If you’ve ever looked at your bland, functional clock and thought, “This needs to scream in color while flipping numbers at me every sixty seconds,” well, friend, you’ve found your grail.
First, let’s talk design. The rainbow motif is not subtle. It’s as if someone melted a pack of highlighters and said, “Now let’s make it mechanical.” It flips. It flops. It tells time with the same drama as a teenager being asked to do chores. Every minute, it performs a flip with the flair of a gymnast who discovered caffeine. It’s not just a clock—a daily reminder that time is constantly slipping away in a dazzling, slightly unhinged fashion.
Of course, the mechanism itself is genuinely fun. That tactile “flip” sound? Oddly satisfying. Like popping bubble wrap for the punctual. I found myself watching the numbers flip more than actually reading them. Which, you know, really helps with time management. I’ve been late to meetings because I was too hypnotized by my own clock. So efficient!
Build quality? Surprisingly solid. This little beast isn’t just a pretty face. The materials could survive a light apocalypse—or at least a toddler’s curious hands. And that’s saying something. It runs on AA batteries, which is charmingly retro in the same way cassette tapes are: cute, but you’ll forget to replace them until the clock dies mid-flip and you’re stuck at 3:27 forever.
Now, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the earnest do-goodery behind the brand. Cloudnola, founded by Renee Vendrig and Christian Jimenez, is one of those annoyingly likable companies. They donate to actual causes (like real ones, not just “raising awareness”) and use eco-friendly materials. Christian even plants trees by hand, which is adorable in a sort of “he probably also composts religiously” kind of way. Their goal? An entire Cloudnola forest. Because apparently, you can run a design company *and* save the planet at the same time. Show-offs.
Would I recommend the Flipping Out Rainbow Flip Clock? If you’re into design that punches you in the retinas while also making you feel slightly better about the environment—yes. It’s quirky, functional, and just the right amount of pretentious. Plus, it makes your guests ask, “What the hell is that?” which, honestly, is half the fun.
It’s weird, it’s whimsical, and it works. Just like the people who made it. And, somehow, just like me.