The world was a very different place in the 1880s, but one thing has remained the same – the flushable loo! But it looks like its days might be numbered thanks to the ingenious designs of three Central Saint Martin’s graduates
The initiative, commissioned by Dyno-Rod Drains company as part of their 50th anniversary, aims to raise awareness on how we can upgrade the current 130 year old flush toilet to one that benefits our health and the environment.
Dyno-Rod has partnered with the prestigious college, Central Saint Martins asking three post-graduates, Pierre Papet, Victor Johansson and Samuel Sheard, to challenge the concept of the toilet as we know it.
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- Concepts showcase radical environmental benefits including an energy-producing model
- Other benefits include human health and wellbeing by reducing the risk of intestinal cancer and haemorrhoids
- Fashion designer Wayne Hemingway to judge winning concept
- The winning design prototype will be showcased at Central Saint Martins to coincide with World Toilet Day on November 19th 2013
The Brief
The graduates were challenged to create a toilet that met selected criteria of sustainability, a toilet that is more eco-friendly and a toilet that is better for our health and wellbeing – as well as benefitting the environment and looking at key saving elements such as water waste.
The designs will be judged by a panel of design experts, including:
Wayne Hemingway – Red or Dead founder and now owner of a multi-disciplinary design agency.
Cliff Huxley, Senior Dyno-Rod Engineer
The Winner
The winning toilet will be revealed on world toilet day, Tuesday 19th November at the prestigious Central Saint Martins, during a special reveal event.
