This alarm clock manipulates magnetic fluids to display the time

A student of Eindhoven University of Technology "Zelf Koelman" has designed an alarm clock 'Ferrolic' that manipulates magnetic fluids to display the time. 

Not only is Ferrolic able to tell time, it’s also customizable. Users can display text, shapes, and transitions by operating a web app that transmits information to the clock. This transforms the device into a tabletop piece of art that one can display around the house.

Ferrolic was designed from a strong fascination for the magical material Ferro Fluid. The natural dynamics of this fluid makes that this display bridges the gap between everyday digital screens and tangible reality.