Checking the weather has become just another quick scroll on your phone. Numbers, icons, maybe a sun or a cloud. It’s fast, sure – but completely forgettable. Swedish designer Gustav Rosén and Scandinavian design brand KLONG wanted something better. So they made Skymill – a kinetic sculpture that doesn’t just show the weather. It brings it to life.
Skymill sits on your windowsill and moves in quiet, graceful ways to reflect real-time changes outside. When the sun rises, a brass sun gently lifts. When rain is on the way, a tiny droplet floats up to meet a cloud. Nine different icons shift and turn throughout the day, creating over 35 possible weather combinations – not with sounds or screens, but with simple motion and beautiful materials.
It’s not just about weather either. If the air quality drops – too much dust, CO₂, or other irritants – a small metal bird appears. A quiet warning, inspired by the canaries miners once used for safety. It’s subtle, but it makes you stop and notice.
There’s a knob that lets you check the forecast ahead, moving through the next 24 hours in three-hour steps. One click shows the outside temperature. Two clicks reveal your indoor climate. No beeping. No flashing lights. Just calm, physical information.
What makes Skymill special is how it feels. It’s made to last – no glue, no disposable parts. You can open it up, repair it, even admire how it works inside. The copper shell is warm to the touch, the icons are made from carefully chosen metals that match their meaning: brass for sun and thunder, polished steel for rain and wind, copper for the moon.
Skymill isn’t trying to compete with your phone. It does something your phone can’t – it gives the weather a presence. It helps you slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with the world just outside your window. It’s not just a forecast. It’s a little piece of sky, made real. ANd if you want a pice of nature on your desk – be sure to check Volcano Cap Warmer.
