Vostok: Redefining Modern Bathroom Concepts

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I chose Vostok because it’s a new take on an old concept presented with a contemporary language. Rassadin is not as notable in the industrial design world outside of being the winner of the ROCA design competition in 2008 (Russia).
Purpose
Vostok is a bathroom concept consisting of a bath tub, lavatory, (wash) bowl and (towel) holders. The idea is to recreate “the bathroom” with only the most essential commodities with the capacity of a full range bathroom. You would most likely see Vostok in the homes of contemporary homeowners, preferably with a knack for USSR history. Vostok has a bath tub, toilet and sinks, plus holders for towels, clothes and toilet tissue like any other bathroom, but within three pieces.
Context-User Interface
Across many cultures, historically, we humans have always cleansed …show more content…

It has rounded sharp edges, wide curves, and a nice reflective surface. This help accentuates the touch point of Vostok making easy to utilize. It’s also up to date with popular appeal; modern and stylish with a retro-futuristic feel and it’s aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Form + Function
With the Vostok, the form of the spacious opening and height suggest it’s function and the form indicates the function by adhering to bodily movement—standing or bending down/squatting. This relationship between the form and function enhances the quality of design by being practical, effective and functional. Without the form, the function of the individually pieces of the set would be confusing to understand at best, especially the toilet.
Vostok does more than just operate as a part of service to the home, it impacts and influences users and their lifestyles. Vostok evokes emotional reactions that draw their eyes to the design and objects themselves, causing the user/owner to be more inclined to want to use the product.

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