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CHEMICAL ODORS
Long exposure to chemical odors like acetone, polishes, nail dust, etc.
Lucky Cat Diffuser
A 4-week project emphasizing on identifying market opportunities and developing user-centered solutions.
Research
Nail technicians work around strong chemical odors throughout the workday.
Products such as polish, acetone, acrylics, and adhesives can produce strong fumes which can cause headaches, irritations, and long-term health concerns. This project dives into and identifies a market opportunity: designing a solution that helps the users feel more comfortable in their workspace.
KEY INSIGHTS
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SMALL WORKSPACE
Nail technician work spaces are usually small and filled with other items.
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CLIENT EXPERIENCE
A pleasant aroma can be positive for both nail technicians and customers.
THE OPPORTUNITY
How might I design a compact product that makes the nail salon environment more comfortable without interfering with limited work space?
Development
SKETCH IDEATIONS
PROTOTYPING
Form + Scale
Component Integration
Functional Prototype
Final Design
RENDERS
IN-CONTEXT
TECHNICAL DRAWING
CMFT
Color
#E00B0B
#FEFEFE
#F4CA67
Material
ABS
Silicone
Brass
