Double Wall Hook System
WHS-ID-005This project began with a familiar object, the IKEA TJUSIG Hook Rack. It had been part of my daily life for years. Over time, the wooden base began to loosen and rattle with use, exposing a limitation in an otherwise durable design.
Rather than repairing it, I used this as an opportunity to rethink the object entirely. The goal was to preserve what worked, the longevity and strength of the metal hooks, while redesigning the base to better reflect my own design sensibilities.
Working with pre-existing components became a key constraint. Designing around the original hooks, I developed a modular and expandable wall system composed of three parts. Drawing from industrial references, the system increases capacity within the same footprint, while integrated grooves in each hook improve grip and prevent items from slipping.
Produced using tough PLA and secured with 12mm screws, the system is built to handle everyday use, supporting heavy loads such as backpacks alongside jackets, hats, and bags.
This project explores how small frustrations with everyday objects can lead to considered redesigns, where familiarity is retained, but function and form are meaningfully improved.
Hardware and Organisation Tools
Industrial Design (Accessory)
Research
Aluminum/PLA
12mm Hex Nut Screws
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