It seems a bit strange when one says "Water forms" because water has neither colour nor a fixed shape like metal, plastic, or wood.

But still, water can express itself in many ways. It can be as silent as a dew drop or as restless as the turbulent seas. Though it has no color, water can borrow from its surroundings and make its presence felt. By reflecting, water can add a whole new dimension to the environment.

Since ancient times, water has played an important role in a man's life. From a utility point of view, man has used water for drinking, washing, irrigation, power generation, etc. On the aesthetic side, he has used water in things like fountains.

The Japanese seem to have a high level of understanding of water, which is reflected in their gardens. Mine is an attempt to make an organised study of water forms and to classify them. This study is by no means exhaustive and is open for further exploration. As a designer, my aim here was not to make an in-depth study of individual forms, but to open up doors for anybody in search of new possibilities in this field.