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Waterfall-Imitating Sink Faucets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Ikegaya Yuko & Osawa Kaori Design the Flat Tap as a Wall Panel

— January 29, 2019 — Art & Design
Designers Ikegaya Yuko and Osawa Kaori introduce the special 'Flat Tap' wall-attached sink faucet, swaying away from the traditional ones that are found in public restrooms. The Flat Tap is fitted to a wall panel and features technological infrared sensors built-in to initiate a smooth waterfall-like water stream that gently cleans hands and is visually appealing.

It is specifically designed to function as a communal public sink and can function multiple flows at a time to tend to busy crowds if necessary. The entire Flat Tap wall panel features smaller outlets that seamlessly stream water out wherever a guest decides to stand. Notably, the sink basin also as a slight slope that quickly drains all of the fallen water flow.
Trend Themes
1. Flat Tap Sink Faucets - Designing sink faucets that are attached to a wall panel, featuring infrared sensors and a smooth waterfall-like water stream for enhanced functionality and visual appeal.
2. Water-saving Technology - Incorporating technological features such as infrared sensors and efficient water flow management to conserve water in public restrooms.
3. Communal Public Sinks - Creating sink designs that can accommodate multiple users simultaneously, with smaller outlets for seamless water flow distribution.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom Fixtures - Opportunities to innovate and disrupt the conventional sink faucet market by introducing wall-attached designs with advanced features and aesthetics.
2. Smart Home Technology - Leveraging infrared sensors and water-saving mechanisms in sink faucets to enhance the functionality and efficiency of automated homes.
3. Public Restrooms - Enhancing the visitor experience in public restrooms by implementing communal sink designs that can handle high traffic and provide a visually appealing water flow experience.
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