# Ultra-Modern Swiveling Hammers The Conceptual 'I-Hammer' by ZJ-DDG is Easy to Carry By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihammer References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/30/this-minimal-hammer-twists-to-become-a-rod-for-easy-portability/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual 'I-Hammer' has been designed by industrial designer [ZJ-DDG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg) as a modern take on the toolbox essential that will offer makers and handy persons alike with a stylish solution that's ready for an array of projects. The hammer is characterized by its [tubular construction that will transform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatchblade) from a stick-shaped tool into a hammer at the press of a button. This maintains a simple form factor that is inherently stylish to admire, while also being very easy to carry between locations or simply around the house. The conceptual 'I-Hammer' is imagined with silver and rose gold hammer heads, which transforms the tool into an elegant accessory that is similar in aesthetic to [high-end technology like smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Swiveling Tools:** Opportunity for companies to innovate on multi-functional, stylish, and compact tools for makers and handy persons. - **Transformative Industrial Design:** Opportunity for designers to explore innovative ways to transform everyday tools with new materials and forms. - **Aesthetically-driven Hardware:** Opportunity for companies to infuse high-end aesthetics onto everyday hardware to create elegant accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tool Manufacturing:** Tool manufacturers can incorporate modern design elements and multi-functionality into their products to reach a wider market. - **Home Improvement:** Companies involved in home improvement can offer stylish and compact tools to their customers. - **Technology Accessories:** Companies that manufacture high-end technology accessories can explore creating limited edition hammer designs as a stylish and unique product offering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Design-Conscious Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-36v-screwdriver.md) - [Style-Conscious Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-compact-drill.md) - [Design-Conscious Tool Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-tools-hand-tool-set.md) - [Minimalist Urbanite Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-tool-kit.md) - [Sleek Cordless Screwdrivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-cordless-screwdriver.md) - [Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation.md) - [Luxurious Utility Screwdrivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-driver.md) - [Sleek Electric Screwdriver Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta.md) - [Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retractable-multitool.md)