It is half past. Ten.
Display the current time as written words in an elegant typographic grid. Active words light up to spell the time while inactive words fade into the background. A design piece that tells time beautifully.
Time told in words. Art that functions.
The Hangar.Media Word Clock displays a grid of words where the currently relevant words light up to spell the time in natural language. For example, at 10:30 the words IT IS HALF PAST TEN illuminate while all other words remain dimmed. The result is a mesmerizing blend of functional time display and typographic art.
What you can do with Ten.
Three capabilities that make this integration essential for your digital signage network.
Time spelled out in a typographic light grid
A grid of words fills the screen. Every five minutes, the illuminated words change to spell the current time in natural language. IT IS QUARTER TO THREE. IT IS TWENTY PAST SEVEN. The effect is hypnotic and universally understood.
Not a number on screen. Words that spell time. People stop and stare.
Natural language time display updated every five minutes
Smooth fade transitions between time changes
Active words in bright contrast against dimmed inactive words
Word clocks in 8+ languages
Select from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Swedish word grids. Each language uses its natural time-telling phrasing so the clock reads naturally to native speakers.
IL EST TROIS HEURES. ES IST HALB VIER. Time in the language your audience speaks.
English, French, German, and Spanish word grids
Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Swedish support
Natural phrasing matching how people tell time in each language
12+ color themes for any interior style
Choose from warm amber on dark, cool blue on dark, classic white on black, green on dark, red accent, and more. Each theme sets the active word color, inactive word color, and background to create a cohesive visual statement.
Amber for the hotel lobby. Blue for the tech office. White for the gallery.
Warm themes: amber, gold, copper on dark backgrounds
Cool themes: blue, teal, silver on dark backgrounds
Classic themes: white on black, black on white
Four steps to connected screens.
From setup to live content in minutes, not days.
Choose your language
Select the language for the word grid from 8+ available options.
Pick a color theme
Choose from 12+ color themes or create a custom combination of active, inactive, and background colors.
Set the time zone
Set up the time zone for accurate local time display.
Add as a statement piece
Add the word clock to your screen layout. Best displayed full-screen for maximum visual impact.
Built for every sector.
See how different industries use this integration to drive results.
Design office lobby feature
Display a word clock on creative agency and design firm lobby screens as a functional art installation.
HospitalityBoutique hotel lobbies
Show an elegant word clock on boutique hotel and upscale restaurant lobby screens as a design statement.
RetailStorefront window displays
Display a word clock on window-facing screens as an eye-catching, artistic storefront element that draws attention.
EntertainmentGallery and museum displays
Show the word clock on gallery, museum, and cultural venue screens as a functional art piece.
Common questions. Straight answers.
How often does the time change?
The word clock updates every five minutes, matching the natural granularity of how people tell time in words. At 10:00, 10:05, 10:10, and so on, the illuminated words change to reflect the new time.
Which languages are supported?
Currently supported languages include English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Swedish. Each language uses natural time-telling phrases native to that language.
Can I customize the colors?
Yes. Choose from 12+ preset color themes or create a fully custom combination. You control the active word color, inactive word color, and background color independently.
Is the word clock best used full-screen?
Yes. The word clock is designed as a full-screen visual statement. While it can be placed in a widget zone, the typographic grid has the most visual impact when filling an entire screen.
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