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expandable sink concept


This concept was one of 6 generated by a team of Electrolux designers, with support from Cranfield University, for the EcoKitchen Competition (1998).

The aim of this concept sink was to educate the user through its form. This design also considers waste reduction.

- the sink has a smart tap with a water flow gauge
- it has an expandable membrane basin, this allowed the user to always have a full sink whether washing some vegetables or cleaning up after the main meal - this aimed at preventing overfilling and wastage.
- the sink had markings to indicate how much water was being used.
- it has a reverse osmosis purifier
- grey water is cleaned via a cyclonic cleaning filter (which removes debris) and used as the main water source - there is a mains top up when required - this is visible through a clear casing, to communicate clearly to the user.
- in order to collect 'grey' water the sink is linked with other kitchen products.

© Thompson. P and Sherwin. C, 2001

 

References:
Thompson, P. and Sherwin, C. (2001) 'Awareness' Sustainability by industrial design, in: Charter, M. and Tischner, U, (eds.) 'Sustainable Solutions - Developing Products and Services for the Future', Greenleaf Publishing Ltd, Sheffield, UK, pp.349-363.


This content was updated:  14/07/2011