# Accessible Restroom Designs This Public Urinal Design Helps Those with Visual Impairments By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urinal-design References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/06/03/this-inclusive-urinal-design-lets-visually-impaired-people-independently-use-public-restrooms/) This public urinal design has been conceptualized by Hitesh Kumar Suthar as a way to help support the millions of people around the world who have some kind of [visual impairment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-bone-conduction-headset). The urinal design is achieved using a series of floor tiles that will work to guide the user to a free stall by letting them know through [tactile feedback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchyard-park) the right direction to walk. The sensors at the urinal itself will also work to guide the user to a stall for them to use as a final bit of support that would prevent them from disturbing someone already using the facilities. The conceptual public urinal design is finished with a series of railings to help users orient themselves when standing in front of the fixture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Accessible Restroom Designs:** Innovative restroom designs are incorporating accessibility technology to help visually-impaired individuals navigate usage. - **Tactile Feedback Technology:** Growing popularity of tactile feedback technology used in restrooms presents opportunities for its application in other public facilities and industries. - **Smart Restroom Management:** Integration of sensors and other technology in restroom systems holds potential for efficient usage management, particularly in high-traffic areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Public Restroom Design:** Incorporating technology to meet accessibility needs of people with disabilities can lead to transformative improvements in restroom design. - **Hospitality Industry:** Restroom innovations that cater to special needs groups like visually-impaired individuals offer significant value for hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses. - **Urban Infrastructure:** Application of technology-driven accessibility solutions like tactile feedback and smart sensors in public facilities like restrooms can have knock-on positive effects on urban infrastructure management and planning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Accessible Urban Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture-concept.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Accessible Shower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-showers.md) - [Accessible Restroom Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/righthear-1.md) - [Accessible Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-plum.md) - [At-Home Urine Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urine-analysis-tool.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md)