# Self-Washing Basins Eco-Automatic Sink by AHHA Project Doubles as a Dishwasher By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-automatic-sink References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/18/split-face-sink-very-nice/) & [ahhaproject](http://ahhaproject.com/) Imagine putting your dirty dishes in the sink and not having to worry about cleaning it. Well the Eco-Automatic Sink helps you do just that. This smart design of a basin does the washing for you as it incorporates the mechanics of a dishwasher right into the bottom of the sink. Not only does it wash dishes, but it also rinses fruits and vegetables too with its turn-style cycling device. The Eco-Automatic Sink is not just brilliant but sleek looking too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-cleaning Appliances:** Opportunity for appliance makers to incorporate self-cleaning technology into other household appliances, such as ovens and refrigerators. - **Smart Home Technology:** Potential for the Eco-Automatic Sink to be integrated into a smart home ecosystem, where it can be controlled remotely and customized to user preferences. - **Sustainable Living:** Growing trend of eco-friendly and sustainable products provides an opportunity for Eco-Automatic Sink to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Household Appliances:** Appliance manufacturers can use this disruptive innovation as inspiration to create new self-cleaning household appliances that cater to the busy modern-day lifestyle. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate the Eco-Automatic Sink into their plans for modern and minimalist kitchens to provide an added element of convenience and style. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can install the Eco-Automatic Sink in their kitchens to increase efficiency and reduce staff workload, saving time and resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Kitchen Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fotile-x20-max.md) - [Elegant Kitchen Sink Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-sink-system.md) - [Affordable Portable Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shabosh.md) - [Compact Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-countertop-dishwasher.md) - [Portable Handheld Dishwasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-portable-handheld-dishwasher.md) - [Tech-Equipped Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen-sink.md) - [Reinventive Modern Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen.md) - [Hyper-Fast Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-solo.md) - [Entry-Level Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugu-dishwasher.md)