# Waterfall-Imitating Sink Faucets Ikegaya Yuko & Osawa Kaori Design the Flat Tap as a Wall Panel By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-tap References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2019/01/29/a-personal-waterfall-to-clean-your-hands/) & [red-dot.org](https://www.red-dot.org/project/flat-tap-26552) Designers Ikegaya Yuko and Osawa Kaori introduce the special 'Flat Tap' [wall-attached sink faucet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company), swaying away from the traditional ones that are found in public restrooms. The Flat Tap is fitted to a wall panel and features technological infrared sensors built-in to initiate a [smooth waterfall-like water stream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-collection) that gently cleans hands and is visually appealing. It is specifically designed to function as a communal public sink and can function multiple flows at a time to tend to busy crowds if necessary. The entire Flat Tap wall panel features [smaller outlets that seamlessly stream water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohler-billet) out wherever a guest decides to stand. Notably, the sink basin also as a slight slope that quickly drains all of the fallen water flow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flat Tap Sink Faucets:** Designing sink faucets that are attached to a wall panel, featuring infrared sensors and a smooth waterfall-like water stream for enhanced functionality and visual appeal. - **Water-saving Technology:** Incorporating technological features such as infrared sensors and efficient water flow management to conserve water in public restrooms. - **Communal Public Sinks:** Creating sink designs that can accommodate multiple users simultaneously, with smaller outlets for seamless water flow distribution. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Opportunities to innovate and disrupt the conventional sink faucet market by introducing wall-attached designs with advanced features and aesthetics. - **Smart Home Technology:** Leveraging infrared sensors and water-saving mechanisms in sink faucets to enhance the functionality and efficiency of automated homes. - **Public Restrooms:** Enhancing the visitor experience in public restrooms by implementing communal sink designs that can handle high traffic and provide a visually appealing water flow experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Modern Sliding Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desliz-faucet.md) - [Refined Dishwasher Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grifoa-sliding-faucet.md) - [Abstract Industrial Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-01-faucet.md) - [Stealthy Limited-Edition Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-01.md) - [Geometrically Inspired Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantini-oxy.md) - [Contactless Voice Assistant Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayi-smart-voice-control-faucet.md) - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Water Flow-Inspired Kiln Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-collection.md) - [Healthcare-Focused Touchless Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company.md)