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IDEAL EXPERIENCE OF A TOOTHBRUSH

Step into the dynamic world of toothbrushes! Much like the quest for the ideal experience of any product, toothbrushes have evolved to meet our changing needs. Our team of graduate students at the Savannah College of Art and Design, guided by Lextant methodology, delves into the world of toothbrushes. This magazine is the culmination of our research into the ideal experience of a toothbrush.

Location :
Year :
Savannah, GA
Role :
2023
Design Researcher

TEAM MEMBERS 

Ananya Jaju, Aayushi Jain, Hiral Doshi, Rhea Shah, Rachel Kim

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Research Journey

1

Affinitization

2

Our Offerings

3

Process

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Primary Research 

Through in-depth interviews, ethnographic observations, and linguistic sentiment analysis, we explored how users described, perceived, and emotionally connected with their toothbrush. This method went beyond functional aspects (soft bristles, ergonomic grip) to reveal hidden cognitive associations, such as the feeling of freshness as "a morning reset" or the act of brushing as a "self-care ritual." By analyzing language patterns and subconscious preferences, we identified key touchpoints from the first interaction with packaging to the satisfaction of a deep clean feeling ensuring an optimized user experience that aligned with cognitive ease, sensory delight, and habitual reinforcement.

Cultural Probe & Sensory Cue

Through guided workshops, observational studies, and verbal elicitation exercises, we explored how participants described, interpreted, and emotionally connected with various sensory cues. This approach went beyond surface-level preferences to reveal deep-seated associations, such as the comfort evoked by a warm texture, the trust linked to a subtle natural scent, or the alertness triggered by a crisp sound.

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Yellow: 1700 data points

The first stage of affinitization was

to categorise all the data points

received from primary research

activities namely:

 

  • Observations

  • Interviews

  • Cultural Probe

  • Sensory Cue Workshops

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Blue: 110 notes

The blue notes helped us identify

patterns in the data and we started

to get an idea of the recurring

themes. This was also the stage

where we broke off and regrouped

the data points the most.

Pink: 25 notes

At the pink stage, the key insights

and themes became evident in the

data. At this stage, we realised that

we could not club the different

stages of the experience and it was

important to view it as a journey.

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Purple: 11 notes

The final purple notes brought out the key emotions of the toothbrush user and helped us get to the key topics and broader themes.

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Insight Translation

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Design Opportunity

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WHY ?

In the realm of personal hygiene, one humble tool has been a constant companion for the masses - the toothbrush. This everyday object has evolved over centuries to become a fundamental part of our daily routines, ensuring the health and cleanliness of our teeth.

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