# Hanger Coat Racks Hang On is a Freestanding Coat Rack Made of Hangers By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanger-coat-racks References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/03/12/hang-on-by-jade-barnes-richardson.php) & [shop.normann-copenhagen](http://www.shop.normann-copenhagen.com/products-new) The Hang On coat rack is a clever way to reuse one product, and turn it into something that does...well, it does the same thing. But it's still clever. Hanger coat racks sound a bit redundant, but this one looks really cool. These [hanger coat racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zehnder-archibald) were designed by Jade Barnes-Richardson. There's an all-black version, which keeps the jumbled mess of hangers as simple as possible, and a multi-colored version with black, green, pink and white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Upcycled Products:** Creating new products by repurposing existing materials, like hangers, presents opportunities for sustainable innovation. - **Minimalist Design:** Simplifying the functionality and aesthetics of everyday items, such as coat racks made of hangers, appeals to consumers seeking minimalist solutions. - **Creative Reuse:** Exploring unconventional ways to repurpose common objects, like turning hangers into coat racks, enables unique and design-forward concepts. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of hanger coat racks by offering innovative and eye-catching storage solutions. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can leverage upcycled products like hanger coat racks to promote eco-friendly practices and reduce waste. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore opportunities in creating functional and aesthetically appealing products by repurposing everyday items, such as hangers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-coat-rack.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-hanger.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md)