Preserving everyday rituals
Summer 2025 - 7 weeks
Solo in-class project
Software: Rhino sub-D, Solidworks, Keyshot
Focus: user research, market research, prototyping, user testing, CMF strategy, rendering, animation
Keen is an ergonomic razor
designed to make shaving easier
for users with arthritis.
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Pain in knuckles & wrists.
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Avoid pressing fingers, twisting wrists.
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Razor drops often, and is hard to pick up.
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Changing heads is confusing.
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Pain in knuckles & tremors.
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Avoid curling fingers, pressing knuckles.
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Trouble maintaining grip for long periods of time.
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Razor slips sideways if hands shake; can cause cuts.
“My fingers hurt like
hell... I’m forever
dropping my razor.”
“It starts in the
knuckle joints, then
progresses onwards.”
User Interviews
1 in 4 men develop arthritis as they age,
making once-easy tasks like shaving a struggle.
Data from the Arthritis Foundation
01
Each person holds their razor
differently, and the grip changes
at least twice during shaving.
02
The forefinger, thumb or both is
used to guide the razor, while
the other fingers balance it.
03
The weight and center of
gravity affect flexibility of the
razor movement while shaving.
Understanding typical shaving behaviors
Current razors worsen arthritis pain with their slim, rigid design.
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Humped form reduces wrist strain
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Ensures hand position stays neutral
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Ensures minimal hand motion
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Thick handle for easy grasp
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Textured ribs secure grip from slipping
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Pressure-absorbing to reduce joint strain
Logitech
OXO
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Loop form reduces hand strain
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Loop form secures from slipping
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Lightweight body reduces fatigue
Slice
What can we learn from brands designing for ergonomics and arthritis?
Iterating through prototypes
As this is a tactile product, the process quickly
moved to physical prototyping & testing with clay &
3-d printing. The traditional razor was redesigned to
be sturdier yet maintain a masculine form factor.
Iterating through CAD
Since the razor design needed to be very
organic, I used Rhino subD for the first
time to create fluid forms and then
completed the detailing in Solidworks.
How might we extend Glossier’s visual language
to the realm of consumer electronics.
gentle / dreamy / inviting
Quick ideation taking inspiration from Glossier's existing products.
Concept Deck:
Final direction selection
A mobile phone and
a beauty accessory.
Gentle Form.
Every aspect of the surfacing and detailing was meticulously considered to create a soft, organic and memorable form.
Dual Colorways.
I explored a signature tone-on-tone pink option for the brand’s iconic aesthetic and a white and silver option for users who prefer a more neutral look.
A new addition to the Glossier family.
An ergonomic form that makes shaving easier.
Balanced by Design
Wide at the base, round at the neck, and
textured where it matters — this razor is
engineered to fit in anyone’s hand naturally,
reducing strain with every shave.
Safety First
Bright colors indicate safe
touchpoints so you can handle the
razor head even without glasses on.
Safety First
Bright colors indicate safe
touchpoints so you can handle the
razor head even without glasses on.
Effortless Alignment
The back guide disc ensures the
razor head lines up the correct
way and minimizes confusion.
Easy On, Easy Off
The overbuilt protective cover
provides better leverage, making
attaching and removing effortless.
Shaving that feels good.
So you look your best.
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