Imagine having your hair shampooed in a space-age station like the Nutopia Teknowash designed by Karim Rashid. This thing looks like it's about to launch into outer space!
The Nutopia Teknowash Shampoo Station features a massage system, integrated iPod audio system and a rotating color therapy arch.
Karim Rashid is one of the world's most famous industrial designers. He recently spoke at a conference in Toronto called Changing the World.
Implications - With so many technological advancements emerging every day, consumers are looking for a modern aesthetic in all products. Items that adopt a contemporary feel are appealing to customers who only want the make the most cutting edge purchases. Designers could focus on this desire for innovation in order to solidify their brand.
What's Driving This Trend
- Space-age Design
- Opportunity for designers to focus on futuristic design to appeal to customers' desire for modern aesthetic.
- Integrated Technology
- Opportunity for companies to develop products with integrated technology, such as audio systems and massage functions, to enhance consumer experience.
- Color Therapy
- Opportunity for companies to incorporate color therapy into products, which could potentially enhance the user's emotional and physical well-being.
Who This Affects Most
- Salon and Beauty Industry
- Opportunity for innovation in salon equipment and furniture to provide a modern, high-tech experience for customers.
- Industrial Design Industry
- Opportunity for industrial designers to focus on creating futuristic designs that appeal to the desire for innovation and modernism.
- Technology Industry
- Opportunity for technology companies to develop and integrate new technologies into products beyond traditional uses.
