# Modern Urinal Designs Spoon Urinal and Pale Ale By Ian Cooke | Published 2006-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-urinal-design References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=1264) & [philipwattsdesign](http://www.philipwattsdesign.com/cat-12-subcat-22-product-178) Urinals are disgusting. It's a fact. But now, new designs are helping to transform the urinal to a new level in modern design. The Spoon is a "unique derparture" from the traditional urinal. Look for more [trendy designs in bathrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granite-group) near you... About the Spoon Design: "Fabricated in solid cast aluminium and finished using tough stove enamelling, this [unique urinal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-changes-everything) will create a stunning alternative to existing units in any male washroom. Due to it's solid metal construction Spoon is unbelievably strong.." - Philip Watts Design About the [Pale Ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingston-villa): "Fabricated from pressed galvanised steel and set on its own plinth, Pale Ale will revolutionise your washrooms. Flush pipes can be integrally piped to the plinth or piped into the back of the wall. Part contemporary art, part design and guarenteed to make an impact." - Philip Watts Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Urinal Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in bathroom design by transforming traditional urinals into stylish and unique pieces. - **Unique Departure:** Exploring alternative materials and construction methods to create urinals that are stronger, more durable, and visually appealing. - **Revolutionizing Washrooms:** Innovating flush pipe integration and incorporating contemporary art to create impactful and transformative restroom experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage modern urinal designs as a unique and eye-catching element in commercial and residential projects. - **Plumbing:** Plumbing companies can explore new materials and construction techniques to create urinals that offer improved durability and functionality. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can collaborate with bathroom fixture manufacturers to create urinals that blur the line between functional fixtures and artistic installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Metallic Potty Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-portal.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plunger.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md)