# Laundry-Encouraging Basins The Blink Sink by Sanindusa Brings Back the Hand Washing Tradition By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blink-sink-by-sanindusa References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/09/04/the-blink-sink/) & [sanindusa.pt](http://www.sanindusa.pt/) The [Blink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stable-auto) Sink by Sanindusa hopes to bring back the tradition of hand washing. It is a [typical bathroom basin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiplan-compact-basin-collection) that comes with an additional ribbed wooden plank that makes cleaning clothes in the sink much more convenient and easy. While some people won't want to use it all the time considering most households have a washer and dryer, it encourages [eco-friendliness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design) when it comes to the one or two pieces that need to be washed. A minimalist design, the Blink Sink by Sanindusa offers a ton of benefits. Not only does it look good, it will save energy, money and extend the life of the user's clothes. The wood plank is made out of pine while the sink is fashioned out of ceramic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand Washing Revival:** The Blink Sink by Sanindusa taps into the trend of bringing back the tradition of hand washing laundry. - **Eco-friendly Laundry Solutions:** The addition of a ribbed wooden plank in the Blink Sink by Sanindusa encourages eco-friendliness by promoting hand washing for small loads. - **Functional Design for Laundry:** The minimalist design of the Blink Sink by Sanindusa offers convenience and efficiency for washing clothes, integrating laundry tasks into the bathroom. ### Where This Applies - **Bathroom Fixtures:** The Blink Sink by Sanindusa disrupts the traditional bathroom fixtures industry by introducing a sink specifically designed for hand washing laundry. - **Sustainable Home Goods:** The Blink Sink by Sanindusa aligns with the sustainable home goods industry by promoting eco-friendly laundry practices that reduce energy consumption. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The Blink Sink by Sanindusa offers a disruptive innovation opportunity within the fashion and apparel industry, allowing users to extend the life of their clothes through convenient hand washing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Seashell-Like Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spire-washbasin.md) - [Dual-Use Ceramic Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup.md) - [Illuminated Base Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoniolupi-albumelux.md) - [Reinventive Modern Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Ultra-Modern Freestanding Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-sink.md) - [Outdoor Water Sink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterworks.md) - [Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1.md) - [Slick Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-bathroom-sink.md)