De-Stigmatised Care
2022 | 6 Weeks | IndividualDestigmatizing skin care for men by integrating it in self care products that are currently available.
Keywords
Modular
Ergonomic
Care
Process
User Testing
Rapid Prototyping
Market Research
Tools
Foam Modelling
ProCreate
Illustrator
How Might We?
How might we make skin care practices more accessible and acceptable by men?
How might we create skin care products that are modular?
How might we create skin care products that have a long life or are recyclable?
Market ResearchA quick search on various website shows how biased the advertisments for jade rollers are, building a perception that the product is only meant for a singular gender.
Combining Rollers with RazorsA quick survey conducted of college going students indicates that razor is the most popular self care product used.
84% of men have used / or are using a razor
Persona
Prototype and In Context Use
This prototype is made with yellow foam an 3D printed heads that are interchangable.
Sketches
User TestingUtilizing plasticine clay and grey foam, I created models to test the ergonomics and comfort of the product.
User feedback suggested impactful changes, such as adjustments to the positioning of grooves and the oblique body, to make the product more ergonomic.
Branding Gillette , being the most popular razor brand the colors and advertisements are inspired by the same.