In collaboration with Kohler Co., the goal of this project was to create an innovative product experience centered on the use and enjoyment of water that specifically caters to the human senses.
Work began with research into the Kohler brand and investigation of the human senses. Beside the usual senses of sight, sound, hearing, taste, and smell, Kohler encouraged research into non-traditional senses like acceleration, balance, direction, comfort, belonging, and temperature.
After exploring how appealing to senses can transform the emotional state of an individual, I researched consumer trends that have created value by catering to these senses. I translated my findings into concepts exploring new experiences centered around water. I found that keeping interactions with the fixtures subordinate to the interactions with the water they produce or hold gave rise to the most compelling and valuable experiences.