# Handprint Faucets Daniel David Sutherland Brings Intuitive Motion Sensors to Sinks By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-david-sutherland References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/08/19/wheres-my-water/) & [bathroominnovation.au](http://www.bathroominnovation.com.au/) Daniel David Sutherland can sure [design a sink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen). This inventive sink was designed for the Reece Bathroom Innovation Awards 2010 and features an intuitive motion sensor designed to make hand-washing quick and easy. The whole idea behind motion-sensing sinks is to save water, but they are often cumbersome and confusing. Daniel David Sutherland’s sink places the [faucet behind the bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jema-collection) and a handprint in the center of it. This simple addition makes motion-sensing sinks easier and more intuitive to use -- just the way I like it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Motion-sensor Faucets:** Designing sinks with motion sensors can improve consumer convenience and provide water conservation opportunities. - **Intuitive Sink Technology:** Innovative sink designs with user-friendly technology can improve hygiene habits and encourage water efficiency. - **Eco-friendly Plumbing Solutions:** Developing plumbing fixtures that conserve water and resources can offer sustainable options for residential and commercial spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plumbing:** The plumbing industry can explore and promote eco-friendly technologies for residential and commercial markets. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Home improvement retailers can stock intuitive sink designs with motion sensors to offer a convenient and sustainable solution for consumers. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can implement motion-sensor faucets in their restrooms to improve customer experience and reduce water waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchless Smart Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-faucet-with-motion-control.md) - [Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-faucets.md) - [Contactless Voice Assistant Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayi-smart-voice-control-faucet.md) - [Refined Dishwasher Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grifoa-sliding-faucet.md) - [Ultra-Modern Sliding Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desliz-faucet.md) - [Touch-Free Kitchen Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraus-bolden.md) - [Water Flow-Inspired Kiln Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-collection.md) - [Automated At-Home Soap Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-soap-pump.md) - [Healthcare-Focused Touchless Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company.md)