# Spinning Bathtubs The Rotator By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-shower-combo-ron-arad-designs-the-rotator References: [cubeme](http://cubeme.com/blog/2008/09/04/rotator-bathshower-by-ron-arad-for-teuco/) It's a bath. It's a Shower. It's the Rotator by Ronco! No, it's not really a design by Ronco, the maker of the pocket fisherman, this [spinning bathrub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whirlpool-spinload-rack) is the creation of Ron Arad, but it is designed for Teuco, an Italian bath fixture makers. When the lip is at the lowest, it becomes a tub. When it's rotated to the highest, it's transformed into a [shower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoniolupi-tubo). It's a Shub! **Implications** - The unique Rotator design is perfect for those who easily grow tired of one style of personal cleansing. I'm just thankful they didn't take this design one step further and incorporate a [urinal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-functional Bath Fixtures:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in designing bath fixtures that serve multiple purposes, such as a bath and shower. - **Transformable Design:** The Rotator's transformable design could inspire innovation in other products, such as furniture or kitchen appliances. - **Innovative Bathroom Technology:** The Rotator represents a trend in applying innovative technology to improve bathroom fixtures, which could lead to more inventions that enhance bathroom experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bathroom Fixture Industry:** The bathroom fixture industry could capitalize on the trend towards multi-functional fixtures by designing more versatile and efficient products. - **Furniture Industry:** The Rotator's transformable design could be applied to furniture, inspiring innovation in how we use space in our homes. - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** The Rotator's transformable design could also be applied to kitchen appliances, creating more efficient and practical designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md) - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [Enhanced Stylish Faucet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnibath.md) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Contemporary Public Bathhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths.md) - [Accessible Shower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-showers.md)