# Clench-Controlled Faucets Blue Whales Shower Heads Deliver Increased Pressure with a Tighter Grip By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-whales-shower-heads References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/14/by-the-power-of-blue/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/porfolio/o_e/BR/R052.htm) Domestic gadgets are improving every day in terms of customization and the touch technology that these Blue Whales shower heads employ is likely the best way to keep such appliances user-friendly. Instead of the option of a [touchscreen interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-faucets) installed within the wall of your washroom, this contraption operates by the tactile cues of the hand that clutches it. Flexible rubber with ring-patterned slits covers the handheld faucet, and as the strength of the user's squeeze increases these openings broaden. The amount of [water that passes through](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu) Kim Sangun's Blue Whales shower heads is dependent on grip, keeping H2O consumption minimal and catering first to those sensitive areas on the body that need just a gentle spray. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Touch-technology Gadgets:** Opportunity for the development of more customizable domestic gadgets with touch-sensitive interfaces. - **Tactile-controlled Appliances:** Potential for appliances that are controlled by the tactile cues of the hand, offering a user-friendly experience. - **Responsive Water Consumption:** Innovation in faucets that adjust water flow based on the user's strength of grip, minimizing H2O consumption. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Technology:** Application of touch-sensitive interfaces in various household appliances and gadgets. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Opportunity for bathroom fixture manufacturers to incorporate tactile-controlled features in their products. - **Water Conservation:** Development of responsive faucets that help conserve water in households and public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Self-Pleasure Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womanizer-wave.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Refined Dishwasher Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grifoa-sliding-faucet.md) - [Demure Hand Shower Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-jar-shower-head.md) - [Hygiene-Focused Shower Head Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerclear.md) - [Air-Induction Showerheads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohlers-statement-ves.md) - [Ultra-Modern Sliding Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desliz-faucet.md) - [Temperature-Displaying Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invispace.md) - [Self-Powered Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ung-water-enhancer.md)