# Peculiar Storage Contraptions Quadrat Inspires Imagination into How the Odd Object Might Be Used By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrat References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/quadrat-a-sculptural-usable-wall-object/) & [daaam.de](http://www.daaam.de/63658/1245926/project/projekt-quadrat) While the majority of items that you can find in your home have been made with a purpose in mind, the Quadrat's development demonstrates the opposite approach, having been created with no specific function suggested. It becomes the imaginative task of the user to decide how it might become practical. Made from bent metal, the [strange sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) take all sorts of [abstract shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiir) that assume three-dimensional space. Some of their open sides are filled in with bound and knotted cords that also offer the opportunity of utility. Designer Dahm Lee illustrates some ways in which the Quadrat is used in the home: as a dish rack, [a towel rack, a coatrack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger), an open cubby or even as a lampshade or a sculpture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multipurpose Sculptural Objects:** Opportunity to create unique products that serve multiple functions and act as visually appealing design elements. - **User-imagined Utility:** Encouraging users to think creatively and customize the function of a product based on their needs and preferences. - **Open-ended Design:** Designing products without a specific function in mind, allowing users to explore various uses and applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create versatile sculptural pieces that can be used in multiple ways within a home or office environment. - **Design and Architecture:** Potential for architects and designers to incorporate open-ended and user-customizable elements into their projects, promoting creativity and personalization. - **Lighting and Interior Accessories:** Exploration of unconventional and sculptural forms in lighting fixtures and interior accessories, providing unique design options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Organizer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-square-organizer.md) - [Minimal Gridded Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grid.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Utilitarian Design Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpartment.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Hidden Compartment Metallic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-furniture-set.md)