In the ever increasing stream of technology based goods and products, a new and interactive urinal is introduced into the market: the Poe Urinal.
This playfully interactive urinal is designed by Indian designer Mani. The device is meant to target institutional bathrooms. The playful urinal experience is triggered while a person relieves himself onto a digital interface that is connected to a polka dot-inspired pinboard sensors.
Based off of a cartoon character called 'Poe,' the urinal projects the cartoon on the wall. When the user first approaches the toilet, Poe is seen saying "Feeling Bloated," while the user unzips, the cartoon character moves itself on a scale and upon completion, Poe shrinks in size and is seen to breathe a sigh of relief.
The series of Poe animations are extremely fun and cute, including sound effects thanking the user for relieving himself.
Playfully Interactive Urinals
The Poe Urinal Entertains You While You Go to the Toilet
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Bathroom Fixtures - There is an opportunity to create more playful and interactive bathroom fixtures to enhance user experience.
2. Digital-over-physical Interfaces - Urinals and other bathroom fixtures can be designed to have digital-over-physical interfaces for a more immersive user experience.
3. Gamification of Bathroom Use - Bathroom fixtures can be designed to turn the bathroom into a game, providing a fun and unique experience for users.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom Design - Bathroom designers can integrate playful and interactive technology into their designs to enhance user experience.
2. Facilities Management - Facilities managers can invest in interactive bathroom fixtures as a way to improve user satisfaction and retention.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore the gamification of everyday experiences, including bathrooms fixtures and experiences.