Clever Cord Hardware

The Wire-Wielding Designs of Karl Zahn Make Smart Extension Solutions

Karl Zahn brings order to chaos in these clever cord designs. Working to develop entries for design competitions and his own portfolio, these Karl Zahn creations come primarily from his ‘Repurposing Technology’ and ‘Covers’ projects.

The industrial designer’s collection features Wall Cleats for wrapping excess extension cords, Covering Plates to mask unsightly wall damage, Picket Fences for concealing cable chaos and my favorite, the Energy Savings piggy bank, which turns an old power plug into a tucked-away treasury. Karl Zahn is the ultimate designer handyman.

Clever Cord Designs
Opportunity to create innovative cord solutions that bring order to chaos.
Repurposing Technology
Opportunity to develop designs that repurpose technology in creative and practical ways.
Concealing Cable Chaos
Opportunity to design products that effectively hide and organize cables.

Industries Being Reshaped

Industrial Design
Opportunity for industrial designers to create innovative and practical cord solutions.
Home Improvement
Opportunity for home improvement retailers to offer products that help conceal and organize cables.
Sustainable Design
Opportunity for sustainable designers to repurpose technology and reduce electronic waste.
SCORE
6.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 96%
Activity 82%
Freshness 8%

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