Surface Tension Faucet - Using water's properties of surface tension in a way that is seldom seen in the human scale, this faucet and sink system creates a new fascinating experience for users.
Proof of concept/form justification. Water molecules are more numerous/closer together along the inside of an arc. These stronger bonds amount to a cohesion force. Water molecules are also attracted to one another (adhesion) and encourages them to follow and join with one another. This photo shows one of many experiments I conducted to find the ideal curvature and slope and radius of curvature for the slide.
Touch-sensitive temperature and flow controls on the edge of the basin.
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Surface Tension Faucet
Ian Mayhew
Industrial Designer, Artist Seattle, WA