Custom Clothing Valet
The Custom Clothing Valet is a bespoke, made-to-order wardrobe accessory system designed and fabricated through a collaborative process between the client and JVG Product Design, based in Brisbane. The project began in September 2023 following an initial phone consultation, with the goal of creating a personalised, freestanding valet unit tailored to the client's specific wardrobe and lifestyle needs.
The valet was designed to accommodate a full suite of men's accessories and garments in a single, elegantly organised structure. Key components of the design include:
Coat hangers — a tiered arrangement of three hangers with rounded shoulders extending from one side of the structure
Pants rails — dual rails for neatly draping trousers
Tie holder rails — staggered rows of protruding supports to hang pre-tied ties and maximise spacing
Shoe holder — a split, angled holder allowing pairs of shoes to be displayed and accessed easily
Cufflinks tray — a dedicated storage tray positioned above the shoe holder
Watch and accessories holder — a dedicated space for watches and miscellaneous items
The structure is crafted from Tasmanian Oak timber, with plastic joiners and connectors in ABS, available in dark or light timber stain with black or white plastic fittings. The modular design allows components to be rotated and repositioned, giving the owner flexibility in how the unit is configured to suit their space.
The project went through several iterative design rounds — including 3D modelling, digital renders, Loom video walkthroughs, and technical drawings — before moving into fabrication. New prototype parts were produced and assembled on-site, with the final unit delivered and refined in December 2024.
I initially developed some quick renders to show the initial design in two colourways.
CMF Selection: Darker Tones
CFM Selection: Lighter Tones
Additional still renders were created to help the client visualise the final finish.
Multiple technical drawings were tweaked through conversations with the client. The final one below was signed off before fabrication was started.
The final assembly can be seen below.
