# Space-Age Salon Equipment Nutopia Teknowash Shampoo Station by Karim Rashid By Cooljj | Published 2008-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutopia-teknowash-shampoo-station-karim-rashid References: [salonfurniture](http://www.salonfurniture.com/store/merchant.mvc?page=S/PROD/NewStations/GA-GKR0048LAB) & [karimrashid](http://www.karimrashid.com/) Imagine having your hair shampooed in a space-age station like the Nutopia Teknowash designed by Karim Rashid. This thing looks like it's about to launch into outer space! The Nutopia Teknowash [Shampoo Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shampoohotel) features a [massage system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-chair), integrated [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repod-c1) audio system and a rotating color therapy arch. Karim Rashid is one of the world's most famous industrial designers. He recently spoke at a conference in Toronto called Changing the World. **Implications** - With so many technological advancements emerging every day, consumers are looking for a modern aesthetic in all products. Items that adopt a contemporary feel are appealing to customers who only want the make the most cutting edge purchases. Designers could focus on this desire for innovation in order to solidify their brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Space-age Design:** Opportunity for designers to focus on futuristic design to appeal to customers' desire for modern aesthetic. - **Integrated Technology:** Opportunity for companies to develop products with integrated technology, such as audio systems and massage functions, to enhance consumer experience. - **Color Therapy:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate color therapy into products, which could potentially enhance the user's emotional and physical well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Salon and Beauty Industry:** Opportunity for innovation in salon equipment and furniture to provide a modern, high-tech experience for customers. - **Industrial Design Industry:** Opportunity for industrial designers to focus on creating futuristic designs that appeal to the desire for innovation and modernism. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop and integrate new technologies into products beyond traditional uses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cosmically Inspired Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-nova-hair-care.md) - [Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hair-salon.md) - [Salon Stylist Sprayer Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-sprayer.md) - [Hair-Styling Hotel Amenities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-beauty.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Human Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-human-washing-machine.md) - [Intelligent Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-aire-iq.md) - [Conceptual Hands-Free Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillar-handsfree.md) - [Toronto Hair Wellness Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomme-salon.md)