Transparent Public Washroom in Lausanne, Switzerland (UPDATE)
Rose Nazarali — June 4, 2009 — World
References: coolhunting
There's a new tourist attraction in Lausanne, Switzerland. The transparent washroom sits on a public sidewalk where passerbys might just catch a free show.
You won't actually have to do your business in public though. The washroom is made of glass with liquid crystals that frost over when the “voir†button is pushed.
Check out the transparent washroom in action in the video above.
Implications - Having a see-through washroom in public definitely hints at a rise in human curiosity and an obsession with "knowing." Due the rise in popularity of reality television shows, people now realize that you don't have to be a celebrity to be interesting. Reality television reaches out to many different groups of people such as coupon clippers and animal hoarders alike. With these shows becoming more and more personal, television continues to push the boundaries into the future.
You won't actually have to do your business in public though. The washroom is made of glass with liquid crystals that frost over when the “voir†button is pushed.
Check out the transparent washroom in action in the video above.
Implications - Having a see-through washroom in public definitely hints at a rise in human curiosity and an obsession with "knowing." Due the rise in popularity of reality television shows, people now realize that you don't have to be a celebrity to be interesting. Reality television reaches out to many different groups of people such as coupon clippers and animal hoarders alike. With these shows becoming more and more personal, television continues to push the boundaries into the future.
Trend Themes
1. Transparency in Design - The trend of transparent washrooms showcases a growing interest in transparency in design, creating opportunities for businesses to incorporate see-through elements in their products or spaces.
2. Interactive Public Experience - The see-through washroom highlights the trend of creating interactive and unique public experiences, opening the door for businesses to develop innovative, immersive attractions.
3. Privacy-tech Integration - The use of liquid crystals to frost the washroom when a button is pressed showcases the trend of integrating privacy-enhancing technology in public spaces, offering opportunities for businesses to develop new privacy solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The trend of transparency in design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the hospitality industry to create captivating, see-through spaces in hotels, restaurants, and other establishments.
2. Tourism - The rise of interactive public experiences offers the tourism industry opportunities to develop unique attractions and sightseeing opportunities that engage visitors in a memorable way.
3. Architecture - The integration of privacy-enhancing technology in public spaces suggests disruptive innovation possibilities for the architecture industry to incorporate advanced materials and designs that balance transparency and privacy.
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