playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips

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Sports Climbing-Inspired Redesign of Everyday Functionality

 

Grip Hanger by designer Junho Kang introduces a sports climbing-inspired approach to hanging clothes, drawing on the techniques and forms used in climbing artificial rock walls. Sports climbing is characterized by the use of ‘holds’—elements on climbing walls that vary in shape and size, requiring specific gripping techniques for efficient movement. Observing these holds and the ways climbers interact with them led to the conceptualization of a hanger reimagined through the lens of climbing.

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
all images courtesy of Junho Kang

 

 

climbing holds and a perforated clothes rack shape Grip hanger

 

Grip Hanger by creative designer Junho Kang comprises three components. The hold, a colored element inspired by climbing hold types such as jug, crimp, and pocket, offers varied visual and functional appeal. The hanger features grip shapes that mimic the techniques used to handle jug, crimp, and pocket holds, transforming the everyday act of hanging clothes into a playful, ergonomic interaction. The clothes rack, a structure inspired by the angled surfaces and perforations found in climbing gym walls, provides a versatile and functional base.

 

The design includes practical additions such as a detachable shelf that can be affixed to the perforated sections, creating storage space for small items. An eye nut on the hanger’s side allows for the attachment of accessories like rock shoes or bags via a carabiner, enhancing its functionality.

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
Grip Hanger reimagines the everyday hanger with a sports climbing-inspired design

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
the hanger transforms hanging clothes into a playful, ergonomic experience

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
drawing inspiration from climbing holds, the hanger integrates jug, crimp, and pocket grip shapes

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
climbing holds’ varied forms and gripping techniques influenced the unique design approach

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
colored hold elements mimic climbing wall features, adding both visual and functional appeal

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perforations in the rack’s structure enhance its functionality and adaptability

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
the clothes rack is inspired by angled surfaces and perforations seen in climbing gym walls

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
the jug, crimp, and pocket grip shapes make handling clothes intuitive and engaging

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
Grip Hanger combines climbing aesthetics with practical usability

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
a versatile design that bridges the functionality of climbing gear and home accessories

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
a detachable shelf offers additional space for small item storage

playful clothes rack by junho kang employs varying rock climbing grips
perforated sections on the rack allow for flexible configuration of shelves and accessories

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the eye nut on the hanger side accommodates accessories like rock shoes or bags via carabiners

 

project info:

 

name: Grip hanger
designer: Junho Kang

 

 

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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