Plumbing and drain repair company Dyno-Rod has created a challenge to redesign the traditional flush toilet. The best design was created by Central Saint Martins post graduates Victor Johansson, Pierre Papet and Samuel Sheard.
The winning design, called the 'Wellbeing Toilet,' doesn't only look modern and simple, but it is also fundamentally healthy; “[t]he wellbeing toilet looks at the health and wellbeing aspect of getting rid of your bodily waste by enhancing the position of your body by enabling you to squat rather than sit.”
Studies have shown that there are various health risks that pertain to sitting on toilet seats as opposed to squatting. Bowel movements should be quick and shouldn't be dragged out and should be eliminated as fast as possible.
What's Driving This Trend
- Wellbeing Toilets
- Wellbeing toilets enhance the position of the body for squatting rather than sitting, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Redesigning Flush Toilets
- The challenge to redesign traditional flush toilets presents an opportunity for innovative and modern designs.
- Squatting for Health
- The shift towards squatting for bodily waste elimination reflects a growing awareness of the health benefits compared to sitting.
Who This Affects Most
- Plumbing
- The plumbing industry can explore new designs and technologies to meet the demand for wellbeing toilets and efficient waste elimination.
- Product Design
- The product design industry can contribute by creating innovative and user-friendly designs for flush toilets that prioritize health and wellbeing.
- Health and Wellness
- The health and wellness industry can promote the adoption of squatting for bodily waste elimination and educate about its benefits.
