Although the primary purpose of the Daffodil Fountain is to provide a refreshing bit of drinking water for the public, it does so in such an artistic way that people may mistake it for an outdoor art installation instead. As its name suggests, the Daffodil Fountain is inspired by a flower. In place of the typical concrete or metal base and basic from which the water comes out of and falls back in, the Daffodil Fountain boasts a petal-like design.
Designed by Jessica Carver, the Daffodil Fountain is made out of metal and fiberglass, the latter of which makes it much more cost effective to make. According to Yanko Design, "[T]he petals can be changed regularly to promote local artists or generate income from sponsored advertisers."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Artistic Urban Water Features
- Opportunity for businesses to create unique, visually appealing drinking fountains that blend in with outdoor art installations.
- Cost-effective Fountain Materials
- Opportunity for businesses to explore the use of fiberglass as a more affordable alternative to traditional fountain construction materials.
- Interactive Advertising in Public Spaces
- Opportunity for businesses to generate income through sponsored advertising by incorporating innovative advertising methods into public drinking water fountains.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Urban Design
- Urban planners and architects can explore designing water features that double as artistic installations to enhance public spaces.
- Materials Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can focus on developing cost-effective materials like fiberglass for fountain construction to reduce costs and increase accessibility.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Advertising agencies and marketers can explore interactive advertising solutions in public spaces, such as incorporating sponsored advertising into functional structures like drinking fountains.
