2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

Hex Series

Entrant

Guangdong 1858 Home Furnishings Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Bathroom Fittings / Appliances

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The Hex Series is a bathroom faucet inspired by the harmony of natural aesthetics and Eastern cultural heritage, crafted to deliver a uniquely personal bathroom experience.
Drawing from the essence of nature and tradition, it incorporates the hexagon—a form celebrated for its structural efficiency and spatial optimization. The design elegantly merges hexagonal and rectangular elements, infused with subtle Eastern symbolism, achieving both exceptional strength and modern geometric elegance.
The series introduces traditional Chinese mortise-and-tenon joinery, enhancing structural stability while embodying Eastern aesthetics. This seamless blend of ancient craftsmanship and contemporary design brings together natural beauty, profound culture, and refined artistry to create a truly distinctive experience.
With a uniform 45*45mm interface, the Hex Series offers personalized panels featuring motifs such as the Chinese Zodiac, available in a variety of materials including stainless steel, wood, stone, and leather. This customization not only highlights exquisite design and individuality, but also reflects the brand's commitment to innovation within tradition—emphasizing superior quality, timeless aesthetics, and cultural heritage in a uniquely differentiated offering.
In response to the common issue of water spots on faucets, the operational surface subtly continues the hexagonal textured pattern, which helps channel water flow discreetly and minimize residue—seamlessly uniting distinctive design with a clean finish. The dual-handle, dual-control system offers intuitive operation, allowing both the elderly and children to adjust water temperature and flow with ease and precision. This eco-friendly approach promotes water conservation and supports sustainable usage.
The Hex Series harmonizes practicality and aesthetics: its outer cover is made of stainless steel for a sleek appearance, while the inner core combines ceramic and copper for enhanced durability and antibacterial properties. This design reduces potential water contamination, safeguards hygiene, and meets users' demands for health-conscious, eco-friendly, and visually customizable solutions.

Credits

Xu Wei
Xu Sijia
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