{"title":"Christie Bassil","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eChristie Bassil: From Beirut and Milan to Lisbon\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eEarly in her career, \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil\u003c\/strong\u003e co-founded and led the visual design department of an avant-garde design and architecture studio based between Beirut and Milan. After moving to Europe in 2008, she expanded her creative background by studying contemporary jewellery design at the Ar.Co art school in Lisbon, where she currently lives and works. Her multidisciplinary experience has allowed her to explore different scales of design, from objects and visual projects to architecture, including the design and construction of two beach cabins in Costa da Caparica.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eChristie Bassil and Domeniconi\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eproduct designer\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclock designer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil\u003c\/strong\u003e has collaborated with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Domeniconi\" href=\"\/collections\/domeniconi\"\u003eDomeniconi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing her contemporary design language to the world of decorative timepieces. Among the best-known results of the \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil Domeniconi\u003c\/strong\u003e collaboration is the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Half Time cuckoo clock\" href=\"\/products\/domeniconi-half-time-cuckoo-clock\"\u003eHalf Time cuckoo clock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a modern interpretation of the traditional cuckoo clock that reflects her ability to rethink familiar objects through a contemporary perspective. \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil designer clocks\u003c\/strong\u003e offer an original approach to functional home accessories, connecting everyday use with expressive design.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eChristie Bassil Clocks and Contemporary Design\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil clocks\u003c\/strong\u003e explore the clock as both a functional object and a decorative presence within the interior. Her work with \u003cstrong\u003eDomeniconi\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly relevant to those looking for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"designer wall clocks and modern cuckoo clocks\" href=\"\/collections\/clocks\"\u003edesigner wall clocks and modern cuckoo clocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctive contemporary identity. The \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil Half Time cuckoo clock\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies this approach, combining the familiar language of traditional clocks with a more playful and modern design vision.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Multidisciplinary Creative Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eBeyond product and clock design, \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil\u003c\/strong\u003e has developed projects across art direction, visual culture and socially engaged communication. Since 2018, she has served as Art Director of Bayneh \u0026amp; Baynek, a pan-Arab women's empowerment platform, and curated the #IForgiveMyself campaign addressing shame culture in the Middle East. Her work has appeared in international publications and has been exhibited in Beirut, Milan, Paris and Lisbon, reflecting a creative career that connects design, communication and cultural engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domeniconi-half-time-cuckoo-clock","title":"Domeniconi Half Time cuckoo clock","description":"Compact, versatile and full of character, \u003cstrong\u003eHalf Time\u003c\/strong\u003e reinterprets the traditional cuckoo clock through a clean contemporary language. Designed by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Christie Bassil\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-christie-bassil\"\u003eChristie Bassil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this refined piece from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Domeniconi cuckoo clocks collection\" href=\"\/collections\/domeniconi-cuckoo-clocks\"\u003eDomeniconi cuckoo clocks collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the warmth of wood with smart electronic functionality. Its balanced proportions and understated profile make it an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eblack modern cuckoo clock\u003c\/strong\u003e for residential interiors, boutique hospitality spaces, offices and design-led environments where function and personality are equally important. \n\nA quartz movement provides reliable timekeeping, while the electronic cuckoo mechanism brings the design to life every hour. The bird emerges as the cuckoo sounds, creating a playful ritual inspired by traditional clocks but adapted to contemporary living. Powered by batteries, which are not included, \u003cstrong\u003eHalf Time\u003c\/strong\u003e can be positioned without visible electrical cables, allowing greater freedom in interior layouts. \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eQuiet Performance and Intelligent Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\nPractical details make this clock especially suitable for everyday use. Its silent hand movement reduces distracting ticking, making \u003cstrong\u003eHalf Time\u003c\/strong\u003e a refined \u003cstrong\u003esilent cuckoo clock\u003c\/strong\u003e for bedrooms, studies, lounges and other spaces where acoustic comfort matters. The cuckoo volume can be adjusted to high or low, or completely switched off according to preference. \n\nAn integrated light sensor automatically deactivates the cuckoo when the room becomes dark, giving the \u003cstrong\u003ecuckoo clock with light sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e an intelligent functionality that respects quieter nighttime environments. This thoughtful combination of tradition and technology enhances the usability of the clock without compromising its decorative appeal. \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eVersatile Design for Wall or Tabletop Display\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Domeniconi\" href=\"\/collections\/domeniconi\"\u003eDomeniconi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHalf Time\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used either mounted on a wall or placed on a surface, offering unusual flexibility for a contemporary timepiece. As a \u003cstrong\u003etabletop cuckoo clock\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can add personality to shelving, consoles and sideboards, while its wall-mounted configuration creates a distinctive graphic accent. \n\nCrafted in wood, the design retains a warm, tactile quality that complements its modern geometry, making it an attractive \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"contemporary wooden cuckoo clock\" href=\"\/collections\/clocks\"\u003econtemporary wooden cuckoo clock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for both minimalist and eclectic interiors. The collection is \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in colours: black, red and white\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing options for different decorative schemes. \n\nFor those looking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Domeniconi Half Time cuckoo clock\u003c\/strong\u003e designs, this creation combines flexible placement, silent movement and intelligent sound control. The \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Bassil Half Time clock\u003c\/strong\u003e ultimately offers a sophisticated balance between playful tradition, practical technology and contemporary Italian design.","brand":"DOMENICONI","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":63674858406218,"sku":"dome-half-time-orol-cucu-212-NER-nero","price":389.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":63674858438986,"sku":"dome-half-time-orol-cucu-212-ROS-rosso","price":389.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":63674858471754,"sku":"dome-half-time-orol-cucu-212-BIA-bianco","price":389.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/domeniconi-half-time-cuckoo-clock-212-NER-black.webp?v=1792055985"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/collections\/designer-christie-bassil.webp?v=1790329711","url":"https:\/\/hiolaena.com\/collections\/designer-christie-bassil.oembed","provider":"ShopDecor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}