The Grohe Ondus AquaFountain
Jeremy Gutsche — May 20, 2007 — Art & Design
References: groheondus.de & ohgizmo
The Grohe Ondus AquaFountain website suggests that this digital shower "exudes the very essence of water." Does anybody know what that even means? Probably not, but the bottom line is that Grohe found a way to tech up your shower, and that's intriguing. Grohe is a company that guides its designs based on the concept of Sensual Minimalism, which you can see reflected in the design of the AquaFountain.
Our friends at Oh Gizmo describes how the shower works, "Use the backlit touchpad and LCD to input the exact temperature that you want, and the shower will remember, even if you hit the pause button (how cool is that) to go check your email in between shampoo and conditioner. The showerhead itself emulates a waterfall, while the detachable handset (handset?) is designed to feel more like rain."
Our friends at Oh Gizmo describes how the shower works, "Use the backlit touchpad and LCD to input the exact temperature that you want, and the shower will remember, even if you hit the pause button (how cool is that) to go check your email in between shampoo and conditioner. The showerhead itself emulates a waterfall, while the detachable handset (handset?) is designed to feel more like rain."
Trend Themes
1. Digital Showers - The Grohe Ondus AquaFountain is an example of a digital shower that combines technology and design to enhance the showering experience.
2. Smart Bathroom Appliances - The use of touchpads, LCDs, and automated features in showers suggests a trend towards integrating smart technology into bathroom appliances.
3. Personalized Shower Settings - The ability to input and remember specific temperature preferences in showers shows a trend towards personalized and customized shower experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom Fixtures - The digital shower trend presents opportunities for innovation in bathroom fixture companies, pushing them to integrate technology into their products.
2. Smart Home - The incorporation of touchpads and LCD screens in showers indicates potential for expanding smart home technology into the bathroom space.
3. Wellness and Personal Care - The focus on personalized shower settings showcases opportunities for wellness and personal care brands to create customized experiences in the bathroom.
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