Phantom II Portemanteau magique by Yu Hiraoka

Phantom II Portemanteau magique by Yu Hiraoka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award d'Argent in Design de Mobilier Competition Category.

ArgentMobilier· 2016

Phantom II Portemanteau magique

by Yu Hiraoka

Client: Yu Hiraoka Design

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Mobilier Category

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The Design

About Phantom II Portemanteau magique

Ce portemanteau se compose de quatre crochets en bois, d'une base en bois et d'un support en acrylique transparent. L'élément en acrylique transparent crée l'illusion que la structure disparaît dans une pièce sombre, donnant l'impression que les vêtements flottent dans les airs avec un effet fantomatique. Le portemanteau peut être assemblé sans recourir à des vis ni à de la colle.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Phantom II Portemanteau magique est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Phantom II Portemanteau magique est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Phantom II Portemanteau magique est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Phantom is a coat rack which consists of wood hooks, a wood basement and a clear acrylic stick. Because of its clear stick, it can create an illusion that your coats on hooks look like they are in the air in a dark room as though you see a phantom there. And this coat rack can be assembled without using screws or glues, thus it is easy to transport, assemble, disassemble, and dispose.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: W304 D304 H1630 mm
Tags: Furniture, Coat rack, Unique, Humor, Playful, Modern, Simple, Wood, Acrylic, Aesthetic, Home, Geometric
Production Technology: Materials: acrylic, walnut
Design Challenge: The big challenge of this project was how I could bring humour in the entrance of houses. And, I came up with this coat rack idea that makes coats look floating in the air.
Research: In the beginning of the project, I did research about furniture with smart and beautiful structures. I was interested in those built with separate pieces without using screws or glues, and I liked that smart aesthetics.
Inspiration: Furniture is not just a mere component in the house, but also something staying with you for many years. That is why, I believe it's important to design simple and practical, yet humorous and playful furniture in your home to give you some comfort.
Project Duration: This work was developed in Milan in 2015.
Operation Flow: This coat rack consists of a long stick, 4 hook pieces, and a base. Everybody can build it easily by putting them together in the places without using screws or glues, and it is also easy to disassemble it.
Image Credits: Yu Hiraoka Design