Quentin Thiaucourt’s Scroll Clock pays homage to the computer window
November 28th, 2009 admin
Although he describes this particular project of his as “useless” and “nerdy,” it’s hard not to like designer Quentin Thiaucourt’s Scroll Clock . Here’s the clock in action , and here’s a gallery of other scrollbars he’s amassed. (more…)

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