A shower head design integrating a herbal module to combine traditional Chinese herbal bathing with modern showering practices.
Tsinghua University (Student Project)
1 Months
Product Designer
Rhino, Grasshopper, KeyShot
BACKGROUND
Herbal bathing is a traditional therapy in Chinese medicine, in which the body is immersed in a herbal decoction to support health and disease prevention through skin absorption. However, the complexity of preparation limits its everyday use in modern life. This project reintroduces herbal bathing by integrating it into a modern shower system, making the tradition more accessible and convenient for daily use.
CHALLENGES
Cultural Reintroduction
Preserving the essence of traditional herbal bathing while embedding it into a familiar and modern shower experience.
Design for Daily Use
Transforming a complex traditional practice into a simple and repeatable daily experience without sacrificing its core value.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Herbal powders are 3D-printed into hollow cubic modules to maximize water contact and improve dissolution efficiency. The thickness of the hollow structure can be adjusted to control rinsing duration.
Parametric Modeling
Herbal Infusion Module
Unscrew the faceplate
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Integrating herbal bathing into a modern shower system highlighted the role of design as a mediator between tradition and modern lifestyles, making cultural practices more accessible without losing their original intent.