# Paperclip Towel Holder & Warmer By dimeuhday | Published 2007-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-paperclip-towel-holder-warmer References: [eskimodesign](http://www.eskimodesign.co.uk/towelclip.htm) & [eskimodesign](http://www.eskimodesign.co.uk/towelclip.htm) From Eskimo Designs this one is really neat. It will [warm up clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-walter) or dry off a moist towel. It is really a radiator, with a cute and simple design. How great it must be to dry off on a [pre-warmed towel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlayer-1) after a shower, or a cold dip in the pool. **Implications** - Even traditional items like [towel holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-joe) can hold rich opportunities for innovation, and companies which aren't afraid to think outside the box can reinvent their customer's expectations in a surprisingly welcome way. By combining a familiar and playful aesthetic with a multi-purpose functionality, products like this rise above and beyond the call of duty. The payoff is that customers are drawn to them because of how much more useful they are than their competitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-purpose Home Accessories:** Innovative companies can create multi-purpose home accessories like the Paperclip Towel Holder & Warmer. - **Functional Design:** Functional designs like the Paperclip Towel Holder & Warmer can offer more value to customers. - **Unexpected Conveniences:** Products like the Paperclip Towel Holder & Warmer provide unexpected conveniences that can differentiate them from competitors. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from creating multi-functional, uniquely designed products like the Paperclip Towel Holder & Warmer. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can innovate and provide unexpected conveniences to their guests by incorporating products like the Paperclip Towel Holder & Warmer. - **Bathroom Accessories:** Bathroom accessories companies can develop functional and stylish products like the Paperclip Towel Holder & Warmer to differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hanger-Resembling Towel Drying Radiators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zehnder-archibald.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Sleek Modern Towel Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jj-design.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md) - [Bathroom-Ready Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-heater.md) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md) - [Hygienic At-Home Hand Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-towel-hand-dryer.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Water Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger.md) - [High-Performance Reversible Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlayer-1.md)