# Hi-Tech Hydration Units The S2 Water Appliance Takes Care of All of Your H20 Drinking Needs By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s2-water References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/09/09/grab-sip-repeat/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Jennymin) With the [S2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-outdoor-furniture-collection) [water filtration system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-ai-water-purifier-countertop), a family has the ultimate convenient setup to ensure that everybody's hydration can be taken care of. This unique contraption has a number of unexpected H20-related functions all pooled together in one sleek and cutting-edge design. The appliance is a slick wall-mounted unit that might initially appear to serve as a shelf. Place a drinking glass inside the cubby, press a button, and clean water will come out of a hidden faucet. Once you've consumed your beverage, set your tumbler upside down within the right side section of the S2 water purification device; it is this part of Jung Hyun Min's gadget that serves as an open dishwasher and drying rack. The appliance emits mist and employs [UV sanitation technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viomi-v8), as well as a hot air fan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convenient Hydration Systems:** The S2 water appliance demonstrates the potential for creating convenient hydration systems that combine multiple H20-related functions in a sleek design. - **Multi-function Hydration Appliances:** The S2 water appliance showcases the potential for hydration appliances that have unexpected functions, such as serving as a dishwasher and drying rack. - **Advanced Water Filtration Technology:** The S2 water appliance highlights the opportunity for integrating advanced water filtration technology, such as UV sanitation, into everyday appliances. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance Industry:** The S2 water appliance points to the potential for disruptive innovation in the home appliance industry by creating convenient and multi-function hydration units. - **Kitchen and Hydration Accessories Industry:** The S2 water appliance presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the kitchen and hydration accessories industry by offering a sleek and versatile device for water filtration and drinking. - **Water Filtration Technology Industry:** The S2 water appliance reveals the potential for disruptive innovation in the water filtration technology industry by showcasing advanced features like UV sanitation and mist creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Water Purification Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-purification-appliance.md) - [Compact Water Utility Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlnd.md) - [Countertop Air-to-Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric-water-dispenser.md) - [Smart Water-Dispensing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-and-water-dispenser.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Alkaline Air-to-Water Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara-pure-2.md) - [Next-Generation Drinking Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinking-water-system.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium-water-purifier.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium.md)