The project explores alternative energy through a two-part hairdryer, with form and function shaped by the concept of ‘hard’ and designed to work collaboratively.
The hairdryer is two-part, detachable; can only work when in collaboration with the other part, causing friction of use and encouraging mindful practises.
The hairdryer is two-part, detachable; can only work when in collaboration with the other part, causing friction of use and encouraging mindful practises.
Using wasted energy as a heat source
We incorporated the quality of ‘hard’ in its form and use.
The base featured a heating pad that could be attached to any heat-emitting surface, drawing and converting heat into electricity to power an integrated fan.
Iterate, Iterate, Iterate- low to high
Over two days, we created five iterations from low- to high-fidelity. Initial ideas included involved parts that were attached with strings/pipes and also using 2 existing household objects to make a dryer.
5 versions of the prototype among others
As real as it can feel
For the user to experience the experience → we 3D printed the base, making the middle section with cork for insulation.
The casing below housed electronics that controlled the LED to signal state changes
The fan was laser cut from black acrylic assembled with glue and magnets to create attachments.
Learnings
How is code used as a medium for creativity? use it for drawing, media. Embrace the weirdness of ideas. Drafting a system of parts working/communicating with each other - like a conductor.
