# Open-Framed Hangers The Cool Enough Studio Hanger Accommodates More Items Than Shirts By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-enough-studio-hanger References: [coolenoughstudio](http://coolenoughstudio.com/portfolio/hanger/) It's long been mass-produced and consumed, but the [generic coat hanger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger) could use a redesign for better effectiveness and flexibility. The Cool Enough Studio Hanger demonstrates a slight alteration to the familiar triangular contraption that significantly increases its versatility. In the place where the collar of a work shirt or blouse usually opens up, the metal wires have been removed. The hook of the clothes hanger was then redirected to connect to the horizontal rod along the bottom. The way that it's ended up provides a pair of hook-like features that make it possible to [hang up items like shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-shoe-rack) as well. The big gaps in the Cool Enough Studio Hanger also make it easier to attach tank tops in such a way that prevents them from slipping off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Redesigned Coat Hangers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new designs for coat hangers that improve effectiveness and flexibility. - **Versatile Clothing Storage Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative storage solutions that accommodate various types of clothing and accessories. - **Improved Hanging Mechanisms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new hanging mechanisms that prevent clothes from slipping off and provide additional functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and functional clothing storage products for retail and fashion industries. - **Home Organization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate home organization solutions to improve clothing storage and accessibility. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new approaches to product design for coat hangers and clothing storage systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [Fragrance-Defusing Hanger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ploud-hanger.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koi-cloths.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-hanger.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md)