design

Historic Thomas Crapper collection for sale

Antique toilet collection, featuring Thomas Crapper items up for sale. 1,200+ pieces from 1830s-1960s, valued at £300,000.

4 days ago

An avant-garde art gallery with a public restroom

Pop&Roll, an immersive art gallery, store and public restroom in Budapest blending vibrant neo-pop art with functional spaces.

3 months ago

‘Pee-stained’ jeans

A fashion brand sells $600 jeans purposely designed to look pee-stained. Will this start a new trend for fashion?

4 months ago

A toilet as a sculpture

Samuel Ross and Kohler created the "Formation 02" smart toilet, a striking orange, textured design that blurs the line between…

5 months ago

Rethinking toilets: from utilitarian to design

The fascinating transformation of toilets from utilitarian objects to artistic expressions reflects our changing attitudes toward everyday experiences.

5 months ago

Designers are rethinking the toilet

From dry composting toilets to wastewater recycling, the aim is to reduce water use and convert waste into renewable resources.

6 months ago

The last four toilets of the Tokyo Toilet Project

The Tokyo Toilet Project started in 2020 with the aim of dispelling misconceptions about public toilets.

9 months ago

Rounded toilets vs. elongated toilets vs. square toilets

Toilets can have different bowl shapes. If you think this is not an important aspect to consider when you choose…

9 months ago

The evolution of the architecture of public toilets

Innovative public restroom design is transforming overlooked urban spaces into cultural symbols.

11 months ago

Cinema and a kiosk inside a public toilet

Another Japanese public toilet amazes us with a multifunctional structure that transcends the traditional notion of public restrooms.

11 months ago