Colour Wash

by Sarah Gabriel

Project Description

Hand hygiene is important for personal and public hygiene. However, sinks in public toilets are unpleasant to use as result of bad design that does not consider the user interaction. Sinks are awkward enough to use for adults, and near impossible for young children and toddlers. Even in spaces designed for them like toilets in day-cares, water splashing water on the floor is a large issue. The year before a child turns 9 is critical for habit forming, reinforcing the steps of hand washing at a young age may help children grow into adults who practice good hand hygiene. Colour wash has a faucet and soap dispenser attached to the wall with a sink/hand dryer combo beneath. The soap dispenser and faucet use a laser beam to guide children where to place their hands to trigger the automatic soap and water flow. The basin of the sink is painted with thermochromic paint, so when warm water hits the sink, the sink will change colours. Introducing an element of play to the experience. To guide children to use the hand dryer beneath the sink there is a ring of LEDs that will blink slowly.

Bio

I am a Product Design graduate who is motivated to create beautiful and functional products that improve people’s lives. A key component to my design process is a human focus. I employ user research and testing to develop products that are inclusive, ergonomic, and visually appealing to all stakeholders. In my university studies I have developed strong 3D modelling and rendering skills. Along with proficiency in the adobe suite, and experience with FFF 3D printing. In my course I have gained experience interpreting design briefs and creating complex working prototypes, and appearance models.

As a graduate, I am driven by curiosity and a desire to learn and improve.

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