Best of Tap and Fountain

I think the Water Fountain Tap by Niels van Hoof is quite a clever design. It integrates a faucet with a fountain spout to make it convenient to drink. He suggests linking the fountain spout directly to the cold-water source, so that when you put the handle downwards, you get your refreshing drink of water. To activate the faucet as a normal tap, you just need to pull it back and turn it left or right. Simple and doable!

Designer: Niels van Hoof

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Radhika Seth
Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.