Sonic Care
Sonic Care
An electric toothbrush concept with a wall-mounted dock for effortless charging, reduced bacterial exposure, and UV disinfection.
An electric toothbrush concept with a wall-mounted dock for effortless charging, reduced bacterial exposure, and UV disinfection.







Problem
Problem
The challenges of vertical charging: Space constraints and difficult access to charging points
The challenges of vertical charging: Space constraints and difficult access to charging points


Market and Technology Research
Market and Technology Research
Wireless technology to improve charging flexibility and address market gaps
Wireless technology to improve charging flexibility and address market gaps
Wireless technology to improve charging flexibility and address market gaps




Objectives
Objectives

Easier charging

Convenient placement

Hygienic use
Concept Development
Concept Development
Phase 1: Exploring charging and placement solutions through models
Phase 1: Exploring charging and placement solutions through models
Phase 1: Exploring charging and placement solutions through models


Phase 2: Optimizing the solution for front-contact toothbrush-charger integration
Phase 2: Optimizing the solution for front-contact toothbrush-charger integration


Phase 3: Refining the size and shape
Phase 3: Refining the size and shape


Final Design Details
Final Design Details
Connector-enabled simultaneous charging for multiple toothbrushes with UV sterilization
Connector-enabled simultaneous charging for multiple toothbrushes with UV sterilization


Structure overview
Structure overview


Color variations for diverse user preferences
Color variations for diverse user preferences


Wireframe for disinfection and brushing tracking
Wireframe for disinfection and brushing tracking


Insights
Insights
Through exploring and improving the charging method of electric toothbrushes, key issues were addressed by:
Replacing vertical charging for enhanced flexibility
Reducing socket dependency
Minimizing bacterial exposure
Through exploring and improving the charging method of electric toothbrushes, key issues were addressed by:
Replacing vertical charging for enhanced flexibility
Reducing socket dependency
Minimizing bacterial exposure