Step XVI - In Design

The design I chose to talk about is made by Karim Rashid, an industrial designer who has created almost every piece of home equipment there is to design, from a salt shaker to sofas and light fixtures. He is also an architect, a decorator, a lecturer, a writer, an artist, even a fashion designer, and a DJ. Rashid is also famous for turning pink into a manly color. He often chooses to wear it himself and his style of clothing is throughout to the last detail. 

Kouple Bathtub and Sink is set designed for the bathroom environment. Their design blend modern technology and aesthetic appearance. Even though they are part of the same collection, they are sold separately by the same producer, Saturn Bath Co. Founded in 1990, Saturn is a South Korean based company that produces acrylic bathtubs exclusively, with over 100,000 bathtubs produced every year. The company is a specialist in manufacturing bathroom cabinets, shower booths, bidet, system furniture and other bathroom furniture.

                   

Double cavity bathtub with ergonomic seating comfort

Size _ 1,700 x 1,000 x 525 mm

Material _ Liquid Acrylic Resin, Cast

Designed by Karim Rashid

Produced by Saturn Co., Ltd.

The bathtub shape is inspired in a waterdrop letting the natural curved line complete the design with harmony. It's made of liquid acrylic resin (LAR). LAR is known for its antibacterial qualities, durability, high gloss and rich texture. 

Wall mounted double sink

Flat surface with curved bottom and basins

Size _ 1,150 x 500 x 215 mm

Material _ Liquid Acrylic Resin, Cast

Designed by Karim Rashid

Produced by Saturn Co., Ltd.

The Kouple bathtub can also be paired with a matching Kouple sink, which mimics the shape of the tub with two faucets installed being designed for two people and, of course, is in Rashid's signature pink.