Function Tiles is an oldie but a goodie. It’s a tile system from 1997 by Droog Designers Peter van der Jagt, Erik-Jan Kwakkel, and Arnout Visser that makes the tiles work more functionally, thus the name "Function Tiles". The concept is brilliant. That is, getting more out of your shower or bathroom with limited space. Or, does the system function for minimalists that need tons of gadgets but want to hide them? However you spin it, the idea is really, really cool. I mean, how cool would it be to have a tv built into your shower? Pretty damn cool. BTW, it’s not available, so if someone could please manufacture this soon, that would be goo.
OK, sure, the project was designed a decade ago, and I’ve really been trying to keep my design searching very fresh, but I’m starting to take my guards down and looking for older, fantastic designs. I don’t know if I would ever go as far as having anything as popular as a LeCorbusier chair on the site, but preserving the memory of a project like this seems like a good goal.
Shower Cubby Holes
Function Tiles by Droog Design
Trend Themes
1. Shower Cubby Holes - Innovation opportunity for bathroom equipment manufacturers to incorporate Droog Design's Function Tiles concept into their products.
2. Multi-functional Spaces - Opportunity for interior designers to create multi-functional spaces, using concepts like Function Tiles, to maximize functionality in small areas.
3. Minimalist Gadgets - Opportunity for designers to create minimalist bathroom gadgets that can be discreetly stored in Function Tiles or similar concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom Equipment Manufacturing - Function Tiles by Droog Design offers an opportunity for manufacturers to create more functional and innovative shower and bathroom products.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate Function Tiles or similar concepts to maximize functionality in small spaces like bathrooms.
3. Gadget Design - Designers can create minimalist gadgets that can be discreetly stored in Function Tiles or similar concepts, catering to customers who prefer a tidy bathroom space.