# Sea Surf Sinks The S-Lav Kitchen Sink Offers a Four-Step Dishwashing Process By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-lav-kitchen-sink References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/22/linear-flow-of-dishwashing/) & [solarihoward.ar](http://solarihoward.com.ar/) If you don't have a dishwasher and are not looking to get one anytime soon, you may want to think about investing in something like the S-Lav Kitchen Sink. It offers a four-step process for cleaning those dishes that saves time and your poor hands. Designed by Juan Francisco and Solari Howard, the S-Lav Kitchen Sink features a [scrap bin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-disposal1) to dump leftovers and a place to [soak your dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skip-the-soak-power-spray). After you soak and rinse your dinnerware, you can then dry them by placing them on the convenient [drying rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whirlpool-spinload-rack) included in this design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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's Driving This Trend - **Efficient Dishwashing:** The S-Lav Kitchen Sink's four-step process for cleaning dishes offers opportunities for more efficient and time-saving dishwashing methods. - **Eco-friendly Kitchen Appliances:** The S-Lav Kitchen Sink's inclusion of a scrap bin and water-saving features presents opportunities for eco-friendly kitchen appliance innovation. - **Multi-functional Kitchen Fixtures:** The S-Lav Kitchen Sink's integration of a drying rack and soaking area showcases the potential for multi-functional kitchen sink designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the kitchen appliance industry can explore opportunities to create efficient and eco-friendly dishwashing solutions inspired by the S-Lav Kitchen Sink. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Home improvement retailers can consider featuring multi-functional kitchen fixtures like the S-Lav Kitchen Sink to meet the demand for convenient and space-saving solutions. - **Sustainable Design:** The S-Lav Kitchen Sink's eco-friendly features and emphasis on water conservation contribute to potential disruptive innovation in the sustainable design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinventive Modern Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen.md) - [Tech-Equipped Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen-sink.md) - [Sleek Four-Station Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tlx-series-express-lavatory-system.md) - [Ergonomic Kitchen Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fotile-x20-max.md) - [Affordable Portable Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shabosh.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) - [Portable Ultrasonic Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-ultrasonic-dishwasher.md) - [Powerful Small-Space Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lissome-r1.md)