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The Koeda Effect
Mixer tap designs are typical and stereotyped and we are basically programmed to use them in a particular way. More like up and down is on and off, and turning the mixer from left to right will change from hot to cold. Not that this is a bad thing, but imagine a redefined shape, a new intuitive adoption of operations…we have done that in the tech world, can we do that in Bathroom Innovations?
As the designer explains, “designed to be unconsciously intuitive, Koeda features a modified progressive cartridge that provides a simplified innate dial control. By rotating the dial in a clockwise motion, water temperature gradually changes from cold to hot. Water pressure flow will progressively increase as the dial is rotated further – ensuring users are less likely to accidentally turn up water flow and waste excess water.”
- Koeda is handcrafted in porcelain and finished with a flawless glaze.
- An aerator manages the directional flow of the water and also softens the water’s texture for a silky, gentle wash.
- A slight bump angled at a 15° incline minimizes excess splashing.
- An innovative series of six LED lights, efficiently powered by two lithium cells, change from a light sky blue to a warm orange and finally to a dark searing red, indicating the mix of cold and hot water.
Koeda is the 2012 Reece Bathroom Innovation Award student prize winner!
Designer: ShanShan Wang
4 Comments »
Moonstone says
What precision and symmetry!! Would I kill to have these in my loo? Hell, yeah!!
Mert Can says
1 – “porcelain and finished with a flawless glaze.” and we have super sticky octopus like finger tips, evolved for this reason.
2 – The LED + Batteries in a watery/high humidity envorinment, needing a sealing cap…
0 – Innovation was the kids story of 1940s. How come society believes in it in 2000s and praises with prizes, I’d really like to figure out how… oh wait.
Hunter says
The reason I like the classic movable faucet control is that I can immediately visualize how hot / cold the water is getting. With the dial, it become more difficult.
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