Travel Hanger
195 x 620 mm
Location. Seoul
Category. Industrial Design
Materials. Foam
Based on the target audience of travelers who need to wear their suits often, the coat hanger was designed with he purpose of holding clothes while in a travel case and dispersing odor reducing scent from within the hanger.
Inspiration
In South Korea, large steam cabinets made by LG remove odors and dry out wetness of clothes through air circulation and smart technology. From this idea, I proposed an idea of how the immovable stylist could be changed to a mobile system where suits and jackets could be refreshed on the fly when traveling.
The main reference for the look and design for the cloth hanger came from the clavicle of shoulder bones. In order for a product to be familiar yet different, the product would have to be familiar in terms of functions but similar in the ways it drew its uncanny looks.
As a result the weight balance of the traditional hangar wasn't changed neither was the curved designs that often dominate the design of hangers, however the hanger had a bare look to its frame and specifically pointed to the idea hollowed out bone marrow. While the bone marrow would release calcium to strengthen the bones, the hanger would inject good smelling spray from the insides.
Parametric wind design was examined in designing this product. For a coat hanger with a dispersing liquid , a diffusion system or deflection system works best for this occasion.
While the traditional coat hanger was important for familiarity and look for the design, including smooth curves helped to create a new shift, distinct from other designs.
Early Sketches
Drafting
Diffusion Device
Sketches involve fan designs failed for its bulk.
The injection system in which , one could insert fluid into the dispersion system was the best way to go about diffusing scent remover.
A propeller system with both fan and deflection system was implemented but was scrapped at the end.
Designs allowing for deflection allowed for creative ideas but created bulk which require a larger chassis.
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Hanger Design
The idea of a smart system turned out to be a hard idea to implement in a thin model such as such.
The model however included a great reference into what would become the final design.
Based on the skeletal structure with the light and strong structure, this fixation on the bone would help narrow down focus.
Final Draft
The shape of the coat hanger was utilized later in the final structure and reformed into the shape of a bone with no marrow.
The tube system allows fluid injected inside to go down the hose and slowly secret through tiny holes through out the pipe lining.
The injection system is located in the middle of the round cannister design, where the design gets round.
Based on the a human bone without any marrow inside, the structure is designed to look strong yet lightweight.
Prototyping
Two pieces of pink foam were carved and glue together.
These would form a half of the coat hanger and will be later photographed through a mirror image.
As you can see the coat hanger is wide and more angular.
An important aspect to note is that the hook is not attached in the prototype.
Once attached together with glue, the model is then shaved to create smooth services inside and outside of the structure.
The model is then slathered with modeling paste to allow a more polished look for the prototype.
Final Model
3D Model
