# Colorful Hanger Screens The 'Chromatic Screen' by Diogo Agular & Teresa Otta is Incredible By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromatic-screen-by-diogo-agular References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/likearchitects-chromatic-screen) & [https](http://https//www.facebook.com/mymodernmet) This incredible installation called the 'Chromatic Screen' by Diogo Agular and Teresa Otta is remarkably made out of [2,000 IKEA hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger). What a smart way to re-purpose hangers! The duo created this piece as part of the 2012 Oporto Show, which is a high-profile event for architects and interior designers. This quirky screen goes to show that it is possible to create new things out of everyday objects. The [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation) and the overall design is simple, yet eye-catching. There seems to be a growing interest in re-purposed items; everything from jewelry to fashion and even furniture can be made with [up-cycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). Projects such as the Chromatic Screen are sure to inspire others to get creative and minimize on waste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Re-purposed Items:** The growing interest in re-purposed items presents opportunities for businesses to create innovative products and reduce waste. - **Up-cycled Materials:** The use of up-cycled materials in fashion, jewelry, and furniture is a trend that offers businesses the chance to showcase sustainable practices. - **Creative Recycling:** Projects like the Chromatic Screen demonstrate the potential for innovative and eye-catching designs through creative recycling, catalyzing disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of using up-cycled materials to create unique and sustainable clothing and accessories. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace re-purposed items as an avenue for creating eco-friendly and visually compelling spaces. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore the potential of creative recycling to develop innovative and environmentally conscious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Discarded Theater Screen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discarded-theater-screen.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Cinema Screen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-screen-lamp.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger.md) - [Fragrance-Defusing Hanger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ploud-hanger.md) - [Sculptural Room Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgen-screen.md) - [Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koi-cloths.md)