# Typographical Closet Companions The Helvetica Coat Hanger Makes the Typeface Tangible By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetica-coat-hanger References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/helvetica-hanger/) & [alegreindustrial](http://www.alegreindustrial.com/) This particular typeface is an extremely popular one, with its straight edges and soft curves, making it quite fitting for a [three-dimensional manifestation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bras-up) as the Helvetica Coat Hanger. Designed by Alegre Industrial, this [font-inspired storage sling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-acrobat) comes with curly brackets; an additional model includes square brackets for hanging pants. Available in [several colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle), the Helvetica Coat Hanger is the perfect garment accessory for any graphic designer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Font-inspired Accessories:** Designing accessories inspired by typographies can create a niche market for fashion design. - **3D Typographic Models:** Innovative 3D models inspired by popular typographies can create unique home decor products. - **Typography-themed Storage Solutions:** Designing storage solutions with typography-inspired elements can target specific consumer groups. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** The fashion industry can create new market segments by incorporating typography-inspired accessories in their product line. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create disruptive innovation by introducing 3D typographic models as home accessories. - **Storage Solutions:** Innovative storage solutions can be created by integrating typography-inspired elements in traditional storage design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Dynamic Typeface-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-coat-rack.md)