MD Scent Clock Wins Good Design Award 2026

We are pleased to announce that the MD Scent Clock, designed to unwind your mind and thoughts as its fragrance slowly completes a full circle, has received the Good Design Award 2026 (G Mark), organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.
■ Award-Winning Product
MD Scent Clock (Available exclusively at MD PRODUCT Online Store and MD PRODUCT USA)
A circular incense stick that slowly traces a circle over the course of about one hour through its fragrance and smoke.
As it burns, you might open your notebook, immerse yourself in meditation, or simply close your eyes to quietly unwind.
Watching the incense gently burn down while relaxing in its soothing aroma—this product offers a proposal for creating your own quiet "blank space" in time.
■ Jury Comments
"This product takes the ancient wisdom of the 'incense clock'—telling time through burning incense and its fragrance—and adapts it into a refined form suited for modern desks. The circular incense, taking about an hour to burn a full circle, serves as a gentle trigger to focus on your thoughts, and its extinguishing quietly signals a natural pause after deep immersion. A subtle glance reveals the moving embers and remaining ash, allowing one to feel the gentle passage of time naturally and effortlessly. This serene way of marking time is truly impressive. From the low-smoke incense to the scent stand that highlights the natural beauty of its materials, the entire experience is thoughtfully integrated. It is a design that naturally reflects the brand's identity—expanding from supporting the act of writing and thinking through notebooks to embracing the time and environment that surround them."
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our customers for your continued patronage.
We will continue to deliver products that gently accompany your time spent writing and reflecting.
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