# Designer Sinks Philippe Starck's Sleek ‘Starck K' Collection for Duravit By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-starck-k References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6274/philippe-starck-collection-for-duravit.html) & [duravit](http://www.duravit.com/) Philippe Starck is renowned for his design genius, and his '[Starck K](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrs-by-starck)' collection for Duravit represents his first foray into the kitchen. These 'Starck K' sinks feature a traditional basin, a prep area and a colander-like container meant for washing produce or draining pasta. The [clean, sleek lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohler-billet) found throughout the 'Starck K' collection are classic Philippe Starck. Check out some of Starck's other creations below. **Implications** - Homeowners want products that are practical and unique. They also want products that stand out. Therefore, designer home necessities like sinks are a great idea. The home owner is able to spend their money on a practical product while having designer goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Designer Sinks:** Opportunity for innovative designs and functionality in the sink industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Essentials:** Opportunity for designer home necessities like sinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Kitchen Sink Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-sink-system.md) - [Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1.md) - [Water Flow-Inspired Kiln Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-collection.md) - [Ultra-Modern Freestanding Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-sink.md) - [Slick Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-bathroom-sink.md) - [Tech-Equipped Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen-sink.md) - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Collaborative Seashell-Like Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spire-washbasin.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md)