I found this to be a quite original idea. Closet space has always been something of limited volume - and according to a quite large % of the population, much too limited for one's taste. The prototype above designed by Irina Alexandru attempts to improve our closet packing efficiency. Inspired by the efficiency of packing of two strands of DNA, Alexandru decided to design his... well more coat-hanger than closet, in the shape of a helix - thus maximizing the number of hangers able to be hung in a given area. Granted even though Alexandru is correct in stating one can hang a lot more hangers, the idea of hanging clothes - of which have varying lenghts - greatly complicates the matter. If everything were short - say for hanging hats or skirts, then this design world work wonderfully, but if we were to hang say... a coat... efficiency would be minimal at best.
I cannot deny that this was a wonderfully original idea, yet reality of the targeted use seems completely improper. Hat hanger.. sure. Clothes hanger... probably not.
This is yet another reminder that even with greatest design intent and creativity, one must never forget the ultimate purpose of the product - its use.
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