# Artistic Air Purifiers The Hakutan Coal Purifier Pretties Air Cleaning By Rachel | Published 2009-11-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/26143/) & [dwr](http://www.dwr.com/product/hakutan-coal-air-purifier.do?keyword=coal&sortby=ourPicks) Air purifiers serve a great purpose but certainly aren't known for their beauty. The Hakutan air purifier is changing that with their coal purifier. The coal purifier by Hakutan is a Korean oak base with a charcoal purifier. The result is not only a useful air purifier but a pretty natural-looking [room decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-air-purifier-table). Combining art and clean air, you've gotta love that. Check out the [wood and charcoal air purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifiers-3) by Hakutan above. **Implications** - Taking an everyday item that is not typically associated with beauty or aesthetics and making it visually appealing is a great way to combine appearance and functionality. By turning basic items into pieces of art, companies can double their exposure and attract customers who are looking for functional items as well as those in search of unique artwork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Beautiful Air Purifiers:** Creating visually appealing air purifiers that combine functionality and aesthetics. - **Artistic Home Decor:** Transforming everyday items into pieces of art to attract customers seeking both functionality and unique artwork. - **Natural-looking Room Decor:** Designing air purifiers that resemble natural elements to enhance the aesthetic appeal of living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Air Purification:** Integrating design and aesthetics into air purifiers to target customers who value both clean air and visually pleasing products. - **Home Decor:** Exploring opportunities to create home decor items that serve a functional purpose while adding an artistic touch. - **Interior Design:** Collaborating with interior designers to develop air purifiers that seamlessly blend into various interior design styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Style-Influenced Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-air-purifier.md) - [Style-Conscious Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windmill-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Design-Forward Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windmill.md) - [Light-Integrated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airglow.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-air-purifier-table.md)