# Giant Pencil Coat Hanger The Pen(cil) is Mightier Than The Sword By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-pencil-coat-hanger-the-pencil-is-mightier-than-the-sword References: [spluch.blogspot](http://spluch.blogspot.com/) & [designmyworld.net](http://www.designmyworld.net/content/products/detail.cfm?Category=Furniture&Product=Clothes) Designed by Banal Extra, this [coat hanger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-hanger) is made of metal and is said to be 'VERY HEAVY' on DesignMyWorld.com, where it is sold. It would fit perfectly into a kindergarten class, the sign-in desk of the world's strongest man competition, or the lobby of Mad Magazine. No word on whether a [pencil sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1) is in the works. "A clothes stand with a difference. Hang your coats and hats on [giant pencils in a pot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pareto-pot). A colourful and fun statement to any room. Great for your kids bedroom or a colourful edition to your playroom. a funky and unique piece." **Implications** - The giant Pen(cil) serves a rising consumer demand for creative products that serve a daily function. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 27% | 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 - **Creative Functionality:** Opportunity for innovative products that combine creativity with practical use. - **Playful Design:** Potential for products that inject fun and color into everyday objects. - **Child-friendly Home Decor:** Growing market for unique and whimsical furnishings for kids' rooms and playrooms. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive potential for companies to create unconventional and eye-catching home furnishings. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunity to design toys and decor items that combine function and playfulness. - **Educational Supplies:** Potential for companies to develop creative and distinctive teaching materials for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Oversized Pen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md)