TWISTED FALLS

Project Background

Twisted Falls was the project that first sparked my love for product design. Inspired by the natural motion of Corkscrew Falls, this ADA-compliant faucet tells a story of both beauty and accessibility.

This design earned me the honor of becoming the first Canadian winner of the NEWH Product Design Scholarship, sponsored by Symmons.

- Introduction into product design
- Components of faucet
- 3.0 GPA (cumulative) or overall “B” average or grade percentage of 83% – 86% equivalent
- Faucet can be either 8” widespread or single-hole
- Faucet can be deck or wall-mounted
- Water needs to flow through an aerator of some type, in order to restrict the flow and comply with local and national building codes for water savings and LEED projects

Concept

Inspired by Corkscrew Falls, the Twisted Falls Faucet captures the fluid, organic beauty of a cascading waterfall. The spout rocks gently to control the flow, echoing the rhythm of flowing water while the design creates a calming user experience rooted in peace and connection to nature’s elements.

Operation

Water Flow: To ensure avoidance of bending or twisting the wrist to operate the tap, the faucet is designed to be activated by the gentle movement of pushing and pulling the spout backward and forward. This thoughtful mechanism not only enhances user convenience but also mimics the graceful flow of water, creating a seamless and natural experience.

Temperature Control: Slide the heat gauge as indicated for your desired water temperature.