# Colorful Thermal Urinals This Interactive Urinal Lets Men Get Creative While Relieving Themselves By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-urinal References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/gadgets/thermochromic-urinal-colorer-le-monde-en-allant-aux-toilettes/) & [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/thermochromic-urinal-makes-peeing-fun01-05-2011/) This interactive urinal allows men to get creative in the washroom, while making fancy designs. The Thermochromic Urinal is made of material that changes depending on the heat that it comes in contact with. While this seems like an odd gadget, its design will help men concentrate on a single spot, and avoid making a mess on the washroom floor. Specified urinals have been done before, however an entire thermos wall, used as a [shared urinal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urify) is something new; this is sure to surprise unsuspecting washroom patrons. This design is perfect for [busy hip restaurants and night clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project). Guests will remember the venue for its quirky yet functional design, and they will be able to produce some short-circuit pieces of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Urinals:** Opportunity for interactive urinal designs that engage users and enhance their experience. - **Thermochromic Materials:** The use of materials that change color with heat presents opportunities for innovative product designs in various industries. - **Shared Urinals:** Creating shared urinals as a space-saving and efficient solution for high-traffic venues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can adopt interactive urinals to enhance customer experience and create memorable venues. - **Design:** Designers can explore the use of thermochromic materials to create unique and visually engaging products. - **Infrastructure:** Shared urinal systems can be implemented in public facilities and transportation hubs to optimize space and improve efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [Toilet Tablet Health Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urify1.md) - [Touch-Activated Color-Changing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pangolin.md) - [Non-Invasive Urine Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-scan.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Urine Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscan.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Temperature-Displaying Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invispace.md)