Aldyn Savage
THE PROBLEM
Dental health is an overlooked piece of overall health.
APPLIED SOLUTION
Design a 3D projected model of teeth that motivates users to enhance their brushing habits to achieve optimal oral health.
PROMPTS
MOVE IT AROUND
TOUCH IT UP
CHECK IT OUT
MOVE IT AROUND
Tracks and improves coverage making sure all areas are covered with a timed-session and encouragement.
MIRRORED GUIDANCE
Follows teeth and brush movement for a more intuitive brushing experience.
TOUCH IT UP
Highlights specific areas for additional attention to ensure full coverage and no spots are left untouched.
PRESSURE INDICATOR
Alerts if you brush an area of teeth too hard to help protect your teeth and gums.
CHECK IT OUT
Detects plaque and cavity development that becomes stored information for future brushing sessions.
PLAQUE DETECTION
CAVITY DETECTION
SMART REMINDER
Informs what the next steps are, sets a reminder to notify and make an appointment to see a dentist.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
HABIT TRACKER
View previous brushing habits to actively work on improving them.
It let know the amount of coverage you obtained, the amount of intensity you used, and a streak of how long you have been brushing your teeth correctly.
USAGE RECOGNITION
The toothbrush tracks how long a brush head is used as well as toothrbush battery, to alert when it's time to replace.
RESEARCH & PROCESS
INTERVIEWS
63 participants who were not familiar with my project were interviewed. The results of the survey provided useful data that guided decisions for Purli.
Identifying how important brushing teeth is in their daily lives. On a scale of 1-5, the majority of participants said that brushing their teeth was a 1 or 2, which means that it is not very important to them.
The recommended time for brushing your teeth by a dentist is 2 minutes. More than half of the particpants said that they are unsure how long they brush for or they brush until they feel they are done. Only 14% of particpants brush for the recommended 2 minutes.
More than half of the participants said that they are unsure or how effectively they are brushing their teeth.
The majority of particpants use a mirror in order to check debris in their mouth.
The final quesiton on the survey from particapnts helped validate features that can be used within Purli
TEETH ITERATIONS
Realistic Version
This was my first process of visualizing what the teeth may look like. It felt too realistic and did not fit my aesthetic.
Using Cinema 4D to render realistic teeth
Cartoon Version
This was my second process of visualizing what the teeth may look like. This was my initial idea but as I was creating other assets, the cartoon-feel did not fit.
Version A
Version B
Using Sketch and Toon within Cinema 4D to render cartoon style.
Finalized Version
Using multi-pass renderer with Cinema 4D
VISUAL IDENTITY
Why Purli?
The concept behind "Purli" originates from the playful notion of cherishing those impeccably gleaming 'pearly whites'. This inspiration led to the creation of the term, encapsulating the essence of radiant smiles and oral care.
The Hexagon Concept
Imagine a hexagon as a multifaceted symbol of oral health, with each of its sides representing a key aspect of brushing teeth. Just as a hexagon has six sides working together seamlessly, brushing teeth encompasses six crucial elements that harmoniously contribute to dental well-being. From proper technique and toothpaste selection to frequency, duration, and reaching every corner, each facet of the hexagon represents a vital component of maintaining a healthy and radiant smile.
IMAGINE RIT & TAKEAWAYS
It was an amazing experience sharing my thesis at Imagine RIT. I was very impressed with the amount of people who were very interested in using my product and had a lot of positive feedback.
Prototype Visualization
I created a prototype of what the teeth would look like on a mirror. It was great to see everyone interact and engage with the mirror.
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Portfolio
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