# Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks Yves Béhar Designs the Volta Sink Showcased in Milan By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1 References: [laufen](https://www.laufen.com/)  Swiss bathroom brand Laufen works in collaboration with designer Yves Béhar to create the Volta sink. This is the first-ever product that is made using an electric kiln in the history of the brand's factory. It is a water-saving sink that is currently on display at Milan Design Week. It is crafted using the brand's electric tunnel kiln, ensuring that the system is entirely a zero-emissions process. Marc Viardot, the marketing and design director of Roca Group -- the company that owns Laufen explains that the designer was given "carte blanche to create an icon." Viardot adds, [the sink was] "Inspired by the first CO2-free production in the world, Yves' approach was very fresh and resulted in an unconventional new concept for the bathroom. It feels a bit like we reinvented the wheel – at least the way we relate to the daily use of water." Image Credit: Laufen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 39% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Bathroom Fixtures:** The introduction of zero-emissions bathroom products like the Volta sink highlights a shift towards sustainable living solutions. - **Innovative Ceramic Manufacturing:** The use of electric kilns in manufacturing presents new avenues for eco-conscious production methods, minimizing the environmental impact of traditionally high-emission processes. - **Design-driven Water Conservation:** Integrating water-saving designs into aesthetically appealing products could transform consumer habits and emphasize functionality with sustainability in the design industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bathroom Fixtures:** The bathroom fixtures industry is evolving with a focus on sustainable materials and processes, as seen in the development of products like the Volta sink. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Sustainable manufacturing is increasingly critical for industries seeking to reduce emissions, with electric kiln technology offering a promising solution. - **Interior Design:** Innovative and eco-friendly designs in the interior design industry are driving a new consumer demand for products that combine style with environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Flow-Inspired Kiln Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-collection.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-sink.md) - [Dynamic Marble Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito.md) - [Ultra-Modern Freestanding Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-sink.md) - [Reinventive Modern Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen.md) - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Slilck Coordinated Sink-Faucet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinkfaucet-system.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md)