# Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets Samuel Ross Designs the Formation 02 Orange Toilet By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/03/26/samuel-ross-designs-textured-toilet-that-is-closer-to-a-sculpture/) & [kohler](https://www.kohler.com/en)  Designer Samuel Ross created the Formation 02, which is a [smart toilet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washlet) that appears to be more of an art item than anything else. This is made for bathroom brand [Kohler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02) and marks his first time creating a toilet. It embodies an asymmetrical shape and is defined by sharp angles that nod to brutalist architecture. Using recycled epoxy resin, it surrounds the porcelain bowl with cut-out accents and textured sections that are meant to represent the textures of natural rocks. Ross tells [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair) that it is meant to be produced in limited quantities as it appears to be a regular toilet that falls into the realm of a "functional sculpture." He states, "It has such an intensity that pulls you in by use of the colour and by use of the asymmetry. So I would argue that it's actually closer to a sculpture, it just happens to have an incredible function. It's also a new price band for that type of product, which will retail at roughly around $25,000 per unit. So it places itself in this incredible grey area in design at the moment, between object and artifact and design object versus functional object." Image Credit: Samuel Ross ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artful Toilet Designs:** Innovative designs transforming toilets into art pieces blur the lines between functionality and aesthetic appeal. - **Limited Edition Functional Sculptures:** Limited production runs of high-end functional sculptures redefine the boundaries between art and everyday use. - **Luxury Bathroom Fixtures:** Luxury bathroom fixtures pushing the boundaries of design and functionality cater to a niche market seeking exclusivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry embraces artful toilet designs as unique statement pieces for modern interiors. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods market capitalizes on limited edition functional sculptures as high-end collectibles blurring art and utility. - **Interior Design:** Interior design sector explores luxury bathroom fixtures as key elements in creating bespoke and upscale living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Stealthy Limited-Edition Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-01.md) - [Abstract Industrial Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-01-faucet.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-sink.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [One-Piece Bidet Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-bidet-toilet.md) - [Design-Forward Toilet Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-changes-everything.md)