Welcome to a whole new way to appreciate the nature of time.
Conventional time is a marvel of human ingenuity and its usefulness cannot be overstated. The Present is not about getting rid of conventional time it’s about giving your perception of time, space.
Time as we know it now, portrays the present as a fleeting, hairline fracture between the past and the future. Perceiving the present as a meaningless fraction of time limits our ability to appreciate the holistic nature of life itself.
The Present is a fun and effective way to transform your relationship with time.
It's time to give ourselves and future generations more time.
Do you really want to live the rest of your life experiencing time in only one way?
If you want more time in your life, all you have to do is give it to yourself.
The following benefits of living with The Present are drawn directly from our testimonials and offer insights on the experience.
The Present lets you see time from an additional, more holistic perspective. By adding this new cyclical dimension to your awareness of time, you give yourself a practical tool that enriches your knowledge of now, forever.
Align the rhythm of your own life with the pace of the natural world. The Present mirrors the ever-changing cycles of nature, helping you make sense of and adapt more readily to change.
Compliment the black-and-white thinking of conventional time with a more present-oriented mindset that emphasizes the quality of moments over their quantity.
By countering our fast-paced, future-oriented schedules with the cyclical, holistic perspective of The Present, we can lead a more harmonious and balanced life.
The Present encourages a conscious and deliberate awareness of the moment. With a broader view of time, make decisions that align more closely with your long-term goals and values.
By gently shifting your focus from future worries or past regrets to the continuous flow of the present, you reduce stress and make space for a more tranquil, abundant state of mind.
Align your life with a time system that's more human-centric, encouraging a greater sense of community and a participate in a new global shared experience of life on Earth.
The striking design and innovative concept inspire conversation, curiosity, and original thinking.
The Present invites you to consider the bigger picture of your life and the world around you, promoting long-term thinking.
Owning The Present is more than owning a timepiece; it's setting a precedent for future generations to have a more balanced relationship with time.
The Present is precision engineered and thoughtfully crafted to keep time accurately and reliably for decades.
Each clock is carefully assembled by the artist Scott Thrift, packaged by his partner Ssong Yang and ships from their cozy clock shop in Burlington, Vermont.
The Present LLC.
162 Saint Paul Street
Burlington, VT 05401
The Present was created out of a need to give life more time by Scott Thrift, with substantial industrial design help from Che-Wei Wang & Taylor Levy of the award winning design duo CW&T.
It features a first-of-its-kind clock movement engineered by Josh Levine of josh.com to last for decades. The icon and communication design is a collaboration with the artist Jonathan Harris.