Art Design Invent
Jewellery, Timepieces, Installations, Art, Private & Corporate Commissions.
Robert creates original works across many expressive domains, always inspired by his interest in underlying structures and surface dynamics.
Behind everything beautiful, is a beautiful idea.
Fibonacci Clock
Fibonacci Clock
A spiral made from Fibonacci numbers marks the hours - the minutes work normally. UK design and manufacture, German engineering and materials, Italian mathematics. Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio explained in the leaflet. Stand included. Wall mountable. 18 x 14 cm. 10 year guarantee. AA battery not included. All Rights Reserved.
Hyperbola Clock
Hyperbola Clock
The rotating arm traces a hyperbolic curve, intersecting the hours. The minutes are read conventionally. UK design and manufacture, German engineering and materials, Greek mathematics. Conic Sections and the 'The Other Side of Infinity' explained in the leaflet. 3 click assembly. 12 cm. 10 year guarantee. AA battery not included. All Rights Reserved.
Newton's Mug
Newton's Mug
In honour of Isaac Newton who first proved that planets move in elliptical orbits. As you drink the lines on the mug match up planetary orbits with the liquid's elliptical surface; celestial mechanics with your favourite drink. Designed by Robert. Drink not included. Not dishwasher safe. All Rights Reserved.
DNA Clock
DNA Clock
As the iconic double helix rotates, each hour passes your line of sight. The minutes work normally. UK design and manufacture with German engineering. The beautiful geometry of DNA explained in the accompanying leaflet. 20 x 9 cm. 10 year guarantee. AA battery not included. All Rights Reserved.
Mobius Clock
Mobius Clock
The world's first fully functioning Mobius Strip Clock. Arriving mid-December. Advance orders taken. Final design reveal end-November. Another breakthrough product from Robert Darwen. Patent Pending. All Rights Reserved.
Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere
More than an ecliptic calculator this extraordinary instrument illustrates the longitude problem and also if any two of: the time & date, true north, and your location are known, then the third can be calculated; so in effect a GPS system from the ancient world. Designed by Robert.
Sundials
Sundials
An ancient device with a modern twist; the beautifully tapering gnomon is suspended from the reverse side of the dial. Another unique creation from Robert Darwen. Made in the UK to order for your specific latitude in brass or stainless steel.
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 8RF