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PENTASH - Five Minute Shower Control,  | International Design Awards Winners
PENTASH - Five Minute Shower Control,  | International Design Awards Winners
PENTASH - Five Minute Shower Control,  | International Design Awards Winners
PENTASH - Five Minute Shower Control,  | International Design Awards Winners
PENTASH - Five Minute Shower Control,  | International Design Awards Winners

PENTASH - Five Minute Shower Control

UniversityRhode Island School of Design
Lead DesignersChenyu Ding, Chengxi Cai, Shuyuan Zheng
Prize(s)Bronze in Home Interior Products / Switches, Temperature Control Systems, Gold in Home Interior Products / Bathroom Fittings/Appliances
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Entry Description

An overly-extended shower not only wastes a large amount of clean water but also chronically damages one's skin. We designed a physical interface that encourages users to shorten their shower time and save more water. Our shower control is both a push-down switch and a timer. The spring-back mechanism automatically turns off the water after a shower reaches the 5-minute maximum. As the control nob moves back to its original position, the user can keep track of time. The nob is also a water temperature control. Our design can foster a more sustainable practice for the users and the environment.