NEW YORK DESIGN WEEK 2009
MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2009
PICTOPIA FESTIVAL 2009
HOME AND HOUSEWARES SHOW 2009
TRANSVERSALE 2009
NEW YORK CITY TOY FAIR 2009
IMM COLOGNE INTERNATIONAL FURNISHING SHOW
NORTH AMERICAN INT'L AUTO SHOW '09
TOKYO DESIGN WEEK 2008
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2008
BICYCLE
100 PERCENT DESIGN SHANGHAI
During the American roadtrips of our college days, every rest stop had the same bank of porcelain sinks that you'd see in a roadside diner, gas station or truck stop. But lately we've noticed they've all got Bradley Corp "Lavatory Systems," which are more design-y. Question is, why? Are they cheaper? Do rest stop owners actually care about aesthetics?
It appears to be a combination of things. Bradley's sinks install 50% faster, have tankless hot water heaters, infrared controls to cut down on the germies, and they typically spread one soap dispenser among two sink basins under the assumption that not every sink will be in use at the same time.
Whether they're any easier on the eyes is a judgment call, but we appreciate that design and efficiency are becoming more integrated into even the basest of American institutions.
NeoCon 2009
MD&M East and ATX 2009
Nidecker Snowboard Design Competition
Tools of Engagement
Comments
The version in the upper left is installed in at least one local WallMart. It is miserable to use, since the height of the trough is only about 4 inches, making it difficult to wash your hands without touching the sink.