quattro is a radio alarm clock by didier hilhorst and nicholas zambetti, students of the interaction design institute ivrea housed in a translucent enclosure. its function depends on its position: orientating it on its side, upright or horizontally, it becomes a radio, an alarm timer, or a clock. as you approach quattro it detects your presence and reveals illuminated touch-sensitive controls relevant to its current function. this object works in tandem with a cuddly, cute bear; squeezing him performs various actions including a remote snooze operation. see their presentation at the milan design week 05