IVY MODULAR COAT RACK

by Gretchen, 01/10/07

Here’s a beautiful take on biomimicry and functional wall art: Michael Meredith’s modular coat rack, Ivy. Using Y shaped components and 4 different connectors, Ivy will “grow” all over your walls to create a unique and organically-inspired hanging system.

Its just too bad Ivy isn’t as green as its namesake — perhaps the next edition could be made from eco-friendly corn or soy polymers instead of petrol-based plastics?

Michael Meredith is an architect and designer whose diverse work is featured in this year’s Design Triennial at the Cooper-Hewitt. Ivy is made in 4 colors and available at the Cooper-Hewitt Shop.

+Ivy
+Cooper-Hewitt Shop

5 Responses to “IVY MODULAR COAT RACK”

Sheldon Says:

January 11th, 2007 at 5:10 am

“perhaps the next edition could be made from eco-friendly corn or soy polymers instead of petrol-based plastics” .. or even recycled plastic would be a start!
However, a very nice and simple idea. Strikes me as something that the likes of IKEA would produce.

Peter Hoh Says:

January 11th, 2007 at 11:56 am

Made from ABS, the same as LEGO. I suspect that something similar could be made with the new studless LEGO beams and connectors.

Jodi Smits Anderson Says:

January 12th, 2007 at 9:26 am

I’m pretty sure that biomimicry isn’t just about the “look” or the marketability – it’s about the materials, productsion and eventual disposal as well. We should try to use this term with respect for all phases of product life.