MINIM: GUITAR HANGERS

In 2021, Vert Design continued their collaboration with Melbourne-based brand MINIM Studio, in developing a series of beautiful and responsible furniture pieces to elevate ones unique instrument within the home. In this way, the experience of music can be inspirited into any room of the house, allowing music to shape the daily practices and living spaces.

The MINIM Guitar Hanger builds on 2 previous concepts: the leather string stand and the sandstone podium developed in 2018. You can read about these here.

Craig Braithwait, founder of MINIM placed a high priority on creating sustainable processes and outcomes through the design principles and materials, as well as the social and environmental impacts of the products. This meant supporting Australian designers, craftspeople, manufacturers, and makers to collaborate and cross-pollinate materials and methods of production.

Verts experimentative process, in collaboration with Judit Varga from Birdsall Leather allowed new opportunities to unfold. Initial material testing using wire presented some limitations in large-scale manufacturing as well as the quality. In pivoting, brass casting was explored, ensuring the manufacturing process was controlled and reliable. This led to new ways of working with the leather in combination with the brass, as Verts knowledge of molding processes met Judit’s craftsmanship. In an effort to bond the leather seamlessly, jogs and patterns were developed. Inspiration was taken from those timeless and romantic objects we find in contemporary homes, such as brass vessels and pots, or the detailed stitching on leather wallets. These materials were also selected for their long-lasting, recyclability, high quality and ethical production, as well as their potential for new material applications in future, like vegan leathers.

The design features of the guitar hanger were driven by simplicity and the way the form follows the function. Intention was placed on the structural components of the hanger as well as the interaction and gesturing. A flat backbone and even wall section supports the weight of the guitar, whilst the visual form builds trust and informs the placement. The leather band on top provides cushioning and creates a sense of safety and protection.

Available for online purchase here.

Read about the MINIM Guitar Stands here.

Read about the collaboration process here.

Photography: Shelley Horan

Leather: Judit Varga, Birdsall Leather