In addition to a truly multi-talented designer,
George Nelson was also successful as a graphic artist. His Zoo Timers -
strongly colorful personalities from the animal kingdom -
contrast sharply with his sculptural Wall clocks from the 1950s, thanks
to their graphic
touch. The Zoo Timers offer children a playful and enjoyable approach
to telling the
time. Fernando the Fish is constructed of printed plastic and has a
metal battery case with a keyhole for simple hanging. Permanent
collection: Vitra Design Museum.
