Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,330 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,330 cutting edge ideas.

Space-Efficient Storage Rods

The Draw a Line Series Uses Tension to Create Storage from Dead Space

— January 29, 2018 — Art & Design
In Japan, space has long been a valuable resource, and the 'Draw a Line' collection from Heian Shindo shows the clever pieces that Japanese interior designers have invented to handle that issue. The series consists of several different tension rods, so called because they use the force of tension to easily install between any two parallel supports, allowing consumers to create a hanger out of otherwise wasted space.

One of the biggest benefits of the tension rod is that consumers need not have any tools to install it. The rods are telescoping, so they can fill spaces from 75 cm wide to 190 cm wide. Further, renters need not worry about asking to drill holes or use nails, since the rods hang with tension.

The Draw a Line series truly makes the most out of a single horizontal rod. It includes the rods themselves, but various pieces in the collection also provide shelves that can either hang from the rod or sit atop it, as well as lighting and hooks that are specifically designed to work with the system.
Trend Themes
1. Space-efficient Storage - The 'Draw a Line' collection showcases a trend of utilizing tension rods to create storage solutions in small spaces.
2. Tool-free Installation - The use of telescoping tension rods highlights a trend of tool-free installation for versatile storage options.
3. Multi-functional Storage Systems - The integration of shelves, lighting, and hooks within the 'Draw a Line' series reflects a trend of creating multi-functional storage solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can leverage the trend of space-efficient storage to design and produce innovative products for compact living spaces.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate the trend of tool-free installation to offer customizable and easily deployable storage solutions for clients.
3. Home Organization - The trend of multi-functional storage systems presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies specializing in home organization products and solutions.
6
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness