Hukōn

Grounded by design.

Hukōn returns the body to its natural posture — a quiet, patent-pending upgrade to one of the most overlooked moments of the day. Built for scale, ready for injection molding, and seeking the right strategic partner.

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The problem

Sitting at 90° quietly works against the body it was made for.

Medical research is consistent: the Western toilet posture delays elimination, raises pressure, and compounds into chronic conditions. The human body evolved to squat — not sit.

50–75%

of the population experiences hemorrhoids

40%

of adults suffer from chronic constipation

higher risk of colon issues when sitting at 90°

The solution

One quiet shift, from 90° to 35°.

Hukōn sets the body into a full natural squat without any plumbing, tools, or remodeling. It rests on the existing toilet, lifts off in seconds, and works for the whole household.

  • No installation
    Sits onto a standard toilet. No tools, no plumbing.
  • Full 35° squat
    The natural angle for smoother, healthier elimination.
  • Dual mode
    Lift it off to return to regular seated use in seconds.
Diagram comparing 90 degree seated posture with a 35 degree natural squat
Why it matters

A real health upgrade, hidden in plain sight.

Improved digestion

Eases bowel movements, helps prevent constipation, and supports overall digestive health.

Reduced strain

Removes unnecessary pressure — helping prevent hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

Faster, calmer routine

Shorter time in the bathroom with a feeling of complete, relaxed emptying.

Competitive landscape

The only 2-in-1 solution on the shelf.

Squatty Potty raises the knees. Other devices require plumbing. Hukōn delivers a true squat and a normal sit from the same product — without touching the toilet.

Capability
Squatty Potty
Plumbed squat units
Hukōn
Full 35° squat
No plumbing required
Dual sitting + squatting
Wide toilet compatibility
Easy to clean
Where we are

Four generations in. Ready for the mold.

Each prototype has been tested, refined, and frozen. We are at the moment before mass production — a strategic partner unlocks the injection mold and the first 10,000 units.

01
Prototype I

Basic testing and usability trials

02
Prototype II

Ergonomic and safety improvements

03
Prototype III

Optimization for mass production

04
Prototype IV

Final version — ready for injection molding

Market & potential

A category with momentum, and no real leader.

2M

active users of squat aids in the US alone

35%

annual growth in personal health & assistive devices

10M

unit target within five years, worldwide

Primary market
Israel

300K potential households

Secondary market
US & Europe

50M households

Future market
Asia & beyond

Unlimited potential

Business model

₪499 retail. ₪4.99M Year-1 forecast.

A four-channel go-to-market with a 10,000-unit Year-1 pilot, leading with direct-to-consumer and expanding into pharmacy retail, public health institutions, and export.

Online

Direct site, Amazon, marketplaces

Retail

Pharmacy chains, health stores

B2B

Hospitals & public institutions

Export

International distributors

Use of funds

A balanced allocation across the moments that matter most for launch.

  • Injection mold14.3%
  • Initial production run14.3%
  • Marketing & launch14.3%
  • Logistics & packaging14.3%
  • Team & development14.3%
  • Licensing & regulatory14.3%
  • Contingency14.3%
Next six months

A short runway to a real product on real shelves.

Step 01
Strategic agreement

Secure the partner who funds the mold and scales operations.

Step 02
Design freeze

Final engineering sign-off, ready for the mold maker.

Step 03
Mass production

Production line live, first 10,000 units off the floor.

Step 04
Launch & distribution

Direct, retail, B2B, and export channels go live.

Behind Hukōn

A small team of product people, shipping for years.

Hukōn is built inside Craftology — a studio focused on tangible products that improve daily life. The patent process is underway to protect the unique dual-mode design.

Craftology, parent companyPatent pending4 prototype generations
Eden Shemesh
Eden Shemesh
Product & Industrial Design
Saar Kraus
Saar Kraus
Strategy & Operations
Genia Bergman
Genia Bergman
Engineering & Prototyping
Early signal

Pilot users felt it on day one.

Real relief. I feel a clear difference and spend less time in the bathroom. Highly recommended.
K. Shemesh — Modi'in
A brilliant, easy-to-use solution that improved the bathroom experience without disrupting anything.
D. Kraus — Herzliya
Prof. Tzvi Peierman
Gastroenterologist — expressed interest in joining the Medical Board.
Dr. Boris Orkin
Urologist — agreed to recommend the product.
The ask

A strategic partner for a meaningful stake — to bring Hukōn to the world.

Vision

Distribution in every public institution in Israel. Shelves at Walmart and global export.

Opportunity

A multi-billion shekel category with no clear category leader — yet.

Goal

Change the bathroom experience forever. Better health for millions, quietly.

FAQ

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