‘wallplates’ by upwell design image © designboom

san francisco studio upwell design (justin porcano) have created ‘wallplates’, a series of functional covers which adapt to most of the existing standard holes of light switch plates. presented at new york’s ICFF 2012, the simple object adds practicality to one’s domestic space through a simple hook design which accommodates keys, umbrellas and other small hanging items, as well has provides a ‘pocket’ to store mail, bills or notes.

upwell design: wallplates at ICFF 2012 installation view of ‘wallplates’ at ICFF 2021 image © designboom

upwell design: wallplates at ICFF 2012 upwell design’s justin porcano image © designboom

upwell design: wallplates at ICFF 2012 up close look at the hook mechanism

upwell design: wallplates at ICFF 2012 possible uses