# Temperature-Indicating Taps Marti's Platinium Illuminating Faucet Glows Hot and Cold By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-08-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platinium-illuminating-faucet References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004546.html) & [marti1921](http://www.marti1921.com/index.asp?idioma=en#) The Platinium Illuminating Faucet by Marti is an engaging apparatus made with [built-in LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp). The faucet is designed to gauge [water temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-deep-moisture-body-wash) and communicate it to the user through a colored glow. Cold water is indicated as blue, warm as violet, and hot as red. This technology eliminates the possibility of encountering a nasty shock to the skin. The Italian company specializes in [bathroom fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-faucets), especially taps. Marti has consistently borne products of a high quality and contemporary appeal, and the Platinium Illuminating Faucet is another of their creations that is no exception. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temperature-indicating Faucets:** The development of temperature-indicating faucets with built-in LEDs offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the plumbing industry. - **Enhanced User Experience:** The use of colored glow to communicate water temperature in faucets creates an opportunity for enhancing the user experience in bathroom fixtures. - **Smart Bathroom Technology:** The integration of LED technology in faucets indicates a trend towards smart bathroom fixtures that provide innovative functionalities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plumbing:** Temperature-indicating faucets with built-in LEDs present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the plumbing industry. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** The use of colored glow to communicate water temperature in faucets opens up innovative possibilities in the bathroom fixtures industry. - **LED Technology:** The integration of LEDs in bathroom fixtures, such as faucets, showcases a trend towards leveraging advanced LED technology in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temperature-Displaying Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invispace.md) - [Sculptural Brass-Constructed Mixer Taps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faro-mixer.md) - [Healthcare-Focused Touchless Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company.md) - [Dripping Faucet-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-light-fixture.md) - [Ultra-Modern Sliding Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desliz-faucet.md) - [Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-faucets.md) - [Colorful Resin Faucet Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromablock.md) - [Touchless Smart Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-faucet-with-motion-control.md) - [Contactless Voice Assistant Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayi-smart-voice-control-faucet.md)