# Hand-Shaped Emoji Hooks Umbra Studio's Playful Wire Clothing Hooks Resemble Popular Hand Icons By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-hooks References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/08/good-vibes-hooks.html) & [umbra](http://www.umbra.com/cad/handy-hook-mtl-ttnm) This youthful collection of clothing hooks from Umbra Studio introduces a trio of wire garment hangers that take inspiration from popular hand icons that can be found on the emoji keyboard. The shapely wire metal hangers boast a titanium finish, with two hooks that may be used to hold up to 10 lbs; this makes the set of hooks ideal for supporting everything from accessories and scarves to coats in areas like the entryway, the bedroom or a bathroom. Although there are many clothing hooks that are designed to be strictly utilitarian, these feel-good hooks promise to uplift the feel of one's home environment with gestures like the peace sign and a thumbs up. Umbra Studio's 'Handy Hook' collection is one example of how emoji symbols are permeating design culture, especially in the form of home decor and furniture pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emoji-inspired Home Decor:** Designing home decor and furniture pieces that incorporate popular emoji symbols, like Umbra Studio's 'Handy Hook' collection. - **Youthful Wire Garment Hangers:** Creating playful and stylish wire clothing hooks that appeal to a younger demographic, such as Umbra Studio's hand-shaped hooks. - **Personalization in Home Organization:** Providing customizable options for organizing spaces through unique and eye-catching hooks, exemplified by Umbra Studio's collection inspired by hand icons. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor and Furniture:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate emoji symbols into the design of home decor and furniture pieces, like Umbra Studio's 'Handy Hook' collection. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Offering trendy and unique wire clothing hooks, inspired by popular hand icons, as a marketable product for retail and e-commerce businesses. - **Interior Design and Home Organization:** Providing innovative and customizable home organization solutions through visually appealing wire garment hangers, such as Umbra Studio's hand-shaped hooks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Whimsical Ceramic Shower Hooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-shower-hook.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Emoji-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-1.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md)