A case study considering the relative advantages and disadvantages of two “high design” clothes hangers.
Consider the two hangers shown below.
Fig. 1: A spring-loaded hanger intended to not stretch the collar of t-shirts and similar clothing items. Designed by Kim Mo-Sei, Kang Joon-Ho & Choi Yu-Lim. (http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/14/the-hanger-we-can-use)
Fig. 2: A single-piece hanger for the same purpose. Designed by Rob Bye. (http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/17/the-neck-saver-part-deux)
Which one is better? Why?
Don't only think about how these hangers are used, but think about how they are made, shipped and stored, recycled….