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Rechargeable Clothes Carriers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Hanger USB Charger Recharges Your Gadgets in the Closet

— September 22, 2011 — Art & Design
I don't consider myself a huge tech head, but even I am excited about the Hanger USB Charger. The Hanger USB Charger is a conceptual clothes hanger with two built-in USB ports and a power cable. The power cable plugs into a standard wall outlet providing power to the USB ports and recharging gadgets.

The Hanger USB Charger was designed by Yong Jae Park for the 2011 Spark Awards. The hanger's simple and multifunctional designs are two of its biggest strengths. People don't usually bring their clothes hangers with them on trips, but I could see the Hanger USB Charger becoming an essential item for long business trips. You can check out conceptual images of Park's design as well as many more conceptual clothes hangers here.
Trend Themes
1. Rechargeable Clothes Carriers - The Hanger USB Charger introduces the concept of recharging gadgets while hanging clothes, creating opportunities for innovative and convenient solutions in the fashion industry.
2. Multifunctional Hangers - The Hanger USB Charger exemplifies the trend of hangers with additional features, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovations in the home organization market.
3. USB Charging Accessibility - The Hanger USB Charger showcases the growing demand for easily accessible USB charging options, paving the way for disruptive solutions in the electronics industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The integration of USB charging capabilities in clothes hangers presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to enhance the functionality and convenience of their products.
2. Home Organization Market - The emergence of multifunctional hangers like the Hanger USB Charger creates disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses in the home organization market to redefine the concept of hangers and maximize storage efficiency.
3. Electronics Industry - The demand for USB charging accessibility, as demonstrated by the Hanger USB Charger, encourages the electronics industry to develop more versatile and convenient charging solutions for consumers.
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