# Accessible Ascending Soakers The Elevated Bathtub Makes Personal Hygiene Easy for the Handicapped By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-bathtub References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/09/bathtub-convenience/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en) Getting in and out of the tub can be more than half of the battle at bath time for people with some [physical disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility). The Elevated Bathtub is an innovative solution to a common problem for young and old that makes preparing for freshening up a great deal easier. A Design Concept winner of the 2012 Red Dot Awards, the [accessible soaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bsingen) provides an effortless transition in and out. The bather simply moves beneath the bottomless enclosure, raised roughly six feet above the floor, and presses a button for it to be lowered and sealed against its base. Zou Tao and Zhang Jiangpeng's Elevated Bathtub invention incorporates convenient filling system, as well as a [shower head](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower) for those who prefer that kind of rinse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accessible Bathing Aids:** The development of new and innovative products that make bath time easier for people with physical disabilities. - **Assistive Technology:** New technologies aimed at helping people with disabilities accomplish basic tasks, such as bathing, with greater ease and independence. - **Inclusive Design:** Design strategies that intentionally incorporate the needs of people with disabilities to create products and spaces accessible to all. ### Where This Applies - **Bathroom and Personal Care Products:** A market opportunity for companies designing and selling accessible bathing aids and assistive technology for people with disabilities. - **Healthcare Equipment:** The development of new and innovative healthcare equipment aimed at helping people with disabilities maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** The integration of inclusive design principles into the design of buildings and spaces, particularly those catering to people with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Walk-In Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-standard.md) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md) - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md) - [Enhanced Stylish Faucet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnibath.md) - [AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-and-co.md) - [Accessible Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-plum.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md)