It can't be argued that door handles and dresser knobs are the perfect height for children to hang their clothes, coats and bags off of; Tibou by Quentin de Coster, an industrial designer born in Liege, Belgium, and based in Brussels, is a series of luxury hardware that addresses this truth. It essentially turns the handles and knobs into actual hooks to make the practice easier and more aesthetically pleasing.
What makes Tibou by Quentin de Coster particularly promising is the fact that it keeps the original purpose of these bits of hardware intact. This way, parents and guardians don't have to feel the need to scold their children every time they leave their stuff hanging in such an unceremonious manner. Not to mention that they can use them too.
Kid-Geared Luxury Hardware
Tibou by Quentin de Coster Turns Door and Dresser Knobs into Hooks
Trend Themes
1. Kid-friendly Home Design - Opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create home products that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical for children.
2. Innovative Use of Existing Objects - The trend of repurposing and reimagining everyday objects to serve new needs and purposes, as seen with the door and dresser knobs being turned into hooks.
3. Luxury Children's Products - The market for high-end, luxury products that cater specifically to children and their needs, such as Tibou by Quentin de Coster.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture and Home Decor - Opportunities for manufacturers to create kid-friendly furniture and decor that is both functional and visually appealing, such as incorporating hooks into furniture items.
2. Hardware and Housewares - The trend of repurposing everyday items can be further explored by manufacturers of hardware and housewares, who can create new, innovative products out of existing objects.
3. Luxury Goods - Luxury goods companies can tap into the market for high-end children's products, offering exclusive and premium items such as Tibou by Quentin de Coster.