# Hygenic Outdoor Urinals The Axixa Station Allows Cleaner Peeing on Walls By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axixa-urinal References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org) Axixa is a [hygienic way of peeing in public](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot). Urinating on walls and gates outdoors is common in many poverty stricken countries and can cause [many diseases and environmental problems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urify) throughout cities. Mexican designer Miguel Melgarejo created the Axixa urinal to attach to outdoor walls to help filter urination out of the public space. As a comedic aside, Miguel created the device to resemble pee dripping down a wall. **Implications** - In a day and age where viral marketing is king, one of the most effective ways a company can appeal to consumers is by developing [comedic and novel products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign). By investing in commodities that ensure a laugh each time they are used, the company will draw interest from irony-coveting consumers across the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Urinals:** The trend of designing and innovating outdoor urinals to reduce public urination and promote hygiene. - **Hygiene Products:** The trend of creating new hygiene products to improve public health and maintain cleanliness in public spaces. - **Comedic and Novel Products:** The trend of creating products that appeal to consumers through comedy and novelty to stand out in a crowded market. ### Where This Applies - **Sanitation:** The sanitation industry can incorporate these hygienic outdoor urinals to improve public health and cleanliness. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can use these urinals to manage public urination and maintain the cleanliness of public spaces. - **Marketing:** Marketing professionals can use the concept of designing comedic and novel products to enhance brand recognition and appeal to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Pee Funnel Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-a-tree-pee.md) - [Urban Pet Hydration Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalashay.md) - [Cheeky Hygiene Company Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-clean-you-can-kiss-it.md) - [Compact Portable Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-toilets.md) - [Mobile Hand-Washing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wash-and-go-sink.md) - [Water-Free Telescoping Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1.md) - [Inflatable Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Interactive Scented Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lola-mullenlowe.md)