# Wireless Clothes Hangers The Coat Rack's Barometric Display Picks Out Weather-Appropriate Coats By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coat-rack References: [designspotter](http://designspotter.com/product/2010/05/The-Coat-Rack.html) 'The Coat Rack' takes computer intelligence to a personal level by telling the owner which coat to wear on a traditional barometric scale. Inspired by the days before LCD screens were everywhere, designer Blair Ross put a barometer on a [coat rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velto), connected it to the Internet and used the barometric scale to show which coat is the most appropriate to wear. The information is displayed in an analogue way but through a digital barometer. The Coat Rack uses the Internet (wirelessly of course) to [check the weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-meter-pro) for the barometer to record. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wireless Clothing Accessories:** Opportunity for integrating technology into clothing accessories to provide personalized and real-time information. - **Internet of Things (iot) in Home Decor:** Disruption potential by connecting everyday objects to the internet and leveraging data for enhanced functionality. - **Analog-digital Hybrid Displays:** Innovation opportunity in creating unique display systems that combine the aesthetics of analog with the connectivity of digital technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Potential for incorporating technology into clothing, accessories, and store displays to enhance consumer experience. - **Smart Home:** Opportunity for integrating IoT devices into home decor and furniture to create smart and connected living spaces. - **Internet of Things (iot):** Disruption potential by connecting everyday objects to the internet and utilizing data for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Curated Wardrobe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookandme-closet.md) - [Weather-Based Outfit Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-weather.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Dedicated In-Home Weather Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-weather-station.md) - [Digital Cloakroom Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coatcheck.md) - [Connected Smart Home Closets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oloo-smart-wardrobe.md) - [Pull-Up Bar-Integrated Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rak.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [Weather-Based Dressing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howmanylayersidagse.md)