Skymill: A Kinetic Sculpture That Makes The Weather Beautiful

In our digital age, checking the weather has become a mindless habit—a quick glance at a screen filled with numbers and generic icons. But what if the forecast could be more than just data? What if it could be an experience?

Swedish designer Gustav Rosén and Scandinavian design studio KLONG set out to reimagine how we interact with the weather—and the result is Skymill, a mesmerizing kinetic sculpture that doesn’t just tell you the forecast, but lets you feel it.

Weather, Transformed Into Motion

Perched on your windowsill, Skymill responds to real-time weather changes with quiet, poetic movements. A brass sun rises with the morning light. A delicate droplet floats upward when rain approaches. With nine different kinetic icons and over 35 possible weather combinations, Skymill turns meteorological data into an ever-shifting dance—no screens, no notifications, just the gentle motion of finely crafted metals.

A Silent Guardian for Air Quality

Beyond forecasting, Skymill also keeps watch over your environment. If air quality deteriorates—whether from dust, CO₂, or other pollutants—a small metal bird emerges, a subtle nod to the canaries once used by miners as early warnings. It’s a discreet yet powerful reminder to pause and take notice of the air you breathe.

Designed for Thoughtful Interaction

A small knob lets you explore upcoming weather in three-hour increments, while a quick click reveals the outdoor temperature. Two clicks shift to indoor climate readings. There are no flashing lights or jarring alerts—just tactile, intentional feedback.

Crafted to Last, Made to Be Felt

Skymill is built with permanence in mind. No glue, no disposable parts—just solid materials designed for repair and longevity. The warm copper casing invites touch, while each weather symbol is crafted from metals chosen for their meaning:

• Brass for sun and thunder
• Polished steel for rain and wind
• Copper for the moon

A Call to Slow Down

Skymill isn’t here to replace your phone. Instead, it offers something your phone never could: a tangible connection to the world outside. It turns weather into something you observe, appreciate, and even admire—a quiet moment of reflection in an otherwise hectic day.

This isn’t just a forecast. It’s a piece of the sky, made real.