Clothes hangers seem to be the objects with which many designers run wild with their imaginations. The Matcbox Coat Rack is one of such examples. A couple of nails in a wall would do a satisfactory job of providing a place to store jackets, scarves and sacks, which demonstrates how so much of the piece's composition can be left up to creative expression.
Giopato & Coombes' foyer storage system takes the familiar free-standing, tall and slender form. It incorporating more than a few quirks that allow it to perform its task effectively, while offering a few extra perks. It is as if the shape of the Matcbox Coat Rack is inspired by an extruded and distorted cardboard box, complete with creased flaps as clothes hooks and little nooks for stowing umbrellas and bags.
Elongated Box Hangers
The Matcbox Coat Rack Incorporates Folded Flaps for a Tidy Foyer
Trend Themes
1. Innovative Coat Racks - There is a potential for innovation in coat racks incorporating unique shapes and features such as creased flaps and additional storage compartments.
2. Sustainable Materials - Using sustainable materials in the production of these coat racks would appeal to eco-conscious consumers and provide a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Modular Storage Solutions - Creating modular storage solutions using similar designs to the Matcbox Coat Rack but for other storage needs could lead to a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Porduction - Furniture production companies could incorporate similar designs to the Matcbox Coat Rack allowing for innovation in the coat rack market.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can use coat racks as a focal point or to compliment existing decor allowing for innovative designs incorporating unique shapes and materials.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can focus on developing and using sustainable materials for coat racks and other furniture products to meet the growing demand of eco-conscious consumers.