# Sperm Cell Sinks The Nothing Design Origins Washbowl is Deceiving By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-design-origins-washbowl References: [oddee](http://www.oddee.com/item_97209.aspx) & [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2008/06/03/sperm-shaped-sink/) Users of the Nothing Design Origins Washbowl are sure to get a good chuckle from its [unique form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1). While this was not the designer's intention, the Nothing Design Origins Washbowl looks suspiciously similar to the male reproductive cell. Originally, this design was meant to resemble a river flowing downhill and into a large pond. Check out the gallery for images of the Origins Washbowl and decide what it reminds you of for yourselves. **Implications** - The appeal of comical designs and [novelty products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-wipes-2) continues to grow, as consumer interest in customized products increases. By enhancing an [everyday item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen) with an inventive and intelligent or clever design, a business can ensure that it will stand out in competitive markets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Comical Designs:** Opportunity to create and market products with humorous and novelty designs that appeal to consumers. - **Customized Products:** Increased demand for personalized products, creating opportunities for businesses to offer unique and tailored options. - **Inventive and Intelligent Designs:** Businesses can create products with inventive and clever designs to differentiate themselves in competitive markets. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to create and sell comical and customized home decor products. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Growing market for novelty items and customized gifts with humorous designs. - **Product Design:** Demand for designers specializing in inventive and intelligent designs to create unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design.md) - [Water Flow-Inspired Kiln Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-collection.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Dynamic Marble Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito.md) - [Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1.md)