DryBar Double Shot Hair Dryer Brush 2.0
A hair care device designed and reimagined for comfort and accessibility, that allows for a “salon look” at home.
15 Week Studio Solo Project Summer 2024
The Salon Experience.
What is a blow-out hairstyle?
Hair stylist uses a hair dryer and brush to achieve the blow-out hairstyle.
The technique of pulling the hair alongside the brush and hairdryer adds a silky, voluminous style to the hair.
The Reality of Going to the Salon.
It’s not an everyday luxury.
Time Consuming.
Oftentimes going to the salon for a blowout is a 1-3 hour ordeal, and can take anywhere from one to two months to book an appointment.
Expensive.
In today’s economy, a trip to the salon can cost you a minimum of $75 before tax and tip is applied.
Inconvenient.
All things considered, going to the salon everyday, or even once a month is simply not a sustainable way of styling your hair for every day.
How can we make hair styling more accessible?
Market Research.
Reviewing the leading hair tool brands styling devices.
Affordable
Luxury
Grip for secondery hand placement.
Brush head with fine bristles to smooth hair.
Main body for primary hand placement.
Switch dial for temperature settings and power source.
Process Breakdown.
How does the DryBar Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush preform, and where is improvement necessary?
Step 1: Twist dial to turn on.
Awkward location for dial, user must take hands away from the action to change settings.
Step 2: Place brush on hair.
Overall shape of the body is uncomfortable to hold, user expressed feeling that there was a lack of an ergonomic grip.
Step 3: Gently wrap hair.
The primary action of the tool, where the user is wrapping the hair around the brush and pulling the hair through to dry and style.
Step 4: Pull hair through.
The top handle is too short for the user to hold, and puts the user at risk for burning their fingers.
Product Teardown.
Identifying the internal components that make the product preform and function properly.
Key Findings:
Internal housing utilizes a ribbed framework to hold components in place.
Hairdryer main engine utilizes a fan, motor, and coils to produce hot air.
Minimal hardware is used, the structure relies on precise fittings that snap each piece together.
Brand and Aesthetic Analysis.
Defining the key components and aesthetics that make-up the DryBar Brand’s visual palette.
DryBar Brand Anaysis:
My Aesthetic Interpretation:
Sketch Exploration.
Ideating product form and shape.
Prototyping Phase I.
A series of experimenting with low-fidelity foam models, observing form and function of the tool.
Final Direction.
CAD Development.
Progression of creating a fully refined 3D model in Fusion 360, highlighting key features and details.
Phase I.
Phase II.
Phase III.
