# Meandering Metal Coatracks The Pulse Coat Rail Caters to the Way that People Really Use Hooks By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-coat-rail References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2014/01/pulse-coat-rail.html) & [andrewpetercunningha.wix](http://andrewpetercunningha.wix.com/furnituredesign) The Pulse Coat Rail takes an unconventional shape that might seem to express an interest in aesthetics; however, the designer executed this piece with the goal of bringing practicality and efficiency to the [storage of miscellaneous items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage) at the front door. Featuring a jagged line of ups, downs and U-shaped slots, this coat hook system accommodates so much more than outerwear. Andrew Cunningham has observed the way in which people tend to simply sling their jackets over [clothes pegs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rak) with little care. The broad loops of the Pulse Coat Rail are receptive to this method. In addition, the various sized U-turns of the [single piece of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skola) make it easy to thread scarves, shove mittens and wedge newspapers into the unit as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Storage Solutions:** The unconventional design of the Pulse Coat Rail demonstrates the trend towards storage systems that can accommodate multiple items beyond just coats. - **Efficient Use of Space:** The jagged line and U-shaped slots of the Pulse Coat Rail exemplify the trend of maximizing storage capacity in small spaces. - **Functional Aesthetic Design:** The Pulse Coat Rail showcases the trend of combining practicality with visually appealing designs in functional home furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The Pulse Coat Rail is an example of a disruptive innovation opportunity in the furniture and home decor industry for creating multifunctional storage solutions. - **Interior Design:** The unique design of the Pulse Coat Rail presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the interior design industry for incorporating practical and visually interesting storage solutions. - **Smart Home Technology:** The Pulse Coat Rail could inspire disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry, showcasing the integration of innovative storage solutions into smart home systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Wall-Mounted Wall Rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velto.md) - [Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-coat-rack.md) - [Smiley Clothing Wall Hooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsahook.md) - [Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koi-cloths.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md)