Osaka Station City Water Display Draws with Water

Did you ever think that a fountain could be used to tell the time or to display pics? Well the Japanese sure did and this latest kind of display is pure awesomesauce, as it can even display artwork.

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This mesmerizing water display was created by Koei Industry and it’s located in the South Gate Building in the Osaka Station City shopping mall in Japan. Flowing sheets of water act as a shimmering canvas, as the display is part waterfall and digital printer rolled into one. The water streams are lit up to display an ever-changing array of patterns and designs.

This looks pretty cool. I wonder if they’ll end up making HDTVs that will fit in water fountains someday.

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[via NOTCOT]


Tapi: Turning Faucets into Fountains, One at a Time

I think it’s perfectly fine to drink water straight from the tap, but I know a handful of people who have objections because they’re under the impression that tap water is dirty. Maybe it’s because of how the tap looks or maybe it’s all in their heads, but something that might be useful to those who do drink from their taps is the Tapi.

Tapi TapTapi is a tap attachment that fits right over the spout of your tap. Instead of a steady stream of water flowing downwards, Tapi redirects the water and spouts it out in a trajectory when you squeeze it at the bottom. Ta-da - instant fountain!

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Tapi won a Red Dot Design Award last year and is now for sale from Dreamfarm for just $6(USD).

[via Oh Gizmo!]