# Water-Saving Showers 'Shower Brake' by Sang-In Lee & Dae Hyun Kim Uses Hourglass-Like Alerts By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-12-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shower-brake References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/12/21/put-a-brake-in-your-shower/) If you're interested in [water conservation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor) (or live in a city that imposes water rationing), the 'Shower Brake' by Sang-in Lee & Dae hyun Kim is a bathroom creation that'll make your life easier. The 'Shower Brake' stores a predetermined amount of water that the designers feel is ideal for a shower. As that water level decreases, indicators show in hourglass-like fashion how much water you have left. Check out some other [water-saving devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design) below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water Conservation:** The 'Shower Brake' by Sang-In Lee & Dae Hyun Kim is a disruptive innovation opportunity in water conservation with its predetermined water storage and hourglass-like alerts. - **Smart Bathroom Technology:** The 'Shower Brake' showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in smart bathroom technology, combining water-saving features with intuitive indicators. - **Sustainable Living:** The 'Shower Brake' aligns with the trend of sustainable living by encouraging conscious water consumption through its innovative design and visual reminders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Improvement:** The 'Shower Brake' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home improvement industry with its water-saving capabilities that promote eco-friendly practices. - **Smart Home Technology:** The 'Shower Brake' taps into the potential for disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry by integrating water conservation features into everyday products. - **Environmental Conservation:** The 'Shower Brake' contributes to disruptive innovation in the environmental conservation industry by providing individuals with a tangible solution to reduce water waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Water-Saving Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [In-Shower Water Meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet.md) - [Instantaneous Hot Water Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heau-shower.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Circular Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-shower.md) - [Accessible Shower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-showers.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shower-head.md) - [Temperature-Displaying Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invispace.md)