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

Research Journey
1
Affinitization
2
Our Offerings
3
Process


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.






Yellow: 1700 data points
The first stage of affinitization was
to categorise all the data points
received from primary research
activities namely:
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Observations
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Interviews
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Cultural Probe
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Sensory Cue Workshops





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.



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.

Insight Translation


Design Opportunity

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.