Cifra 3

The Cifra 3 [ˈtʃifra treː] is a digit flip clock manufactured by Solari di Udine, S.p.A, Italy and designed by Italian architect Gino Valle (1923–2003) in 1965, with significant contribution from Belgian inventor, John Myer. The Cifra 3 is widely considered a masterpiece of industrial design, using a Split-flap display to display hours and minutes. The clock won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro prize for design and is on permanent display in the "Humble Masterpieces" exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and holds a place in the permanent collection of the Science Museum (London).

See also

• Flip clock
• Clock

References

• Storia del disegno industriale, prodotto: CIFRA 3, design: GINO VALLE
• The Solari Cifra 3 clock and Gino Valle’s philanthropic vision
• MoMA|The Collection - The Cifra 3 Clock - MoMA Number: 719.1966
• PDF list (see p. 10) from MoMA's 2004 Humble Masterpieces exhibition

External links

• Solari di Udine S.p.A. official web site