# Spaceship Showers The Orbis Shower from Hugh Thomas is Futuristic By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbis-shower References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/hugh-thomas-orbis-shower-with-mood-lighting-and-multiple-spray-outlets/) & [bathroominnovation.au](http://www.bathroominnovation.com.au/finalists/2010/Hugh_Thomas) The Orbis Shower from Hugh Thomas is an interesting shower that resembles a spacecraft. The Orbis Shower provides a [unique bathing experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-human-washing-machine) as it sprays you from above, the sides, as well as from underneath. The Orbis Shower also has a lighting feature which uses six [multi-chip LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnibath), creating some mood lighting while you clean. The Orbis Shower can also be mounted onto the wall to create a [free-standing shower unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heau-shower). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-directional Showers:** Innovative showers that spray from above, the sides, and underneath offer a unique bathing experience. - **Enhanced Lighting in Showers:** Showers with built-in lighting features, such as multi-chip LED lights, create a mood-enhancing bathing environment. - **Versatile Shower Units:** Wall-mountable showers that can also be transformed into free-standing units provide flexibility in bathroom design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Opportunity for bathroom fixture manufacturers to develop multi-directional showers with enhanced lighting features. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement stores can offer versatile shower units to cater to the growing demand for flexible bathroom designs. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can implement multi-directional showers with enhanced lighting to provide a unique and luxurious bathing experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Square-Shaped Showerhead Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerhead-designs.md) - [Triple-Aerator Outdoor Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffqt-outdoor-shower.md) - [Sharp Ultra-Slender Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoniolupi-tubo.md) - [Demure Hand Shower Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-jar-shower-head.md) - [Aromatherapy Infused Shower Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprig-shower-infusion-system.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shower-head.md) - [Ice-Filled Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacial-shower-shower-head.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Circular Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-shower.md)