Lazy Snail

Bathroom Air Freshener

Project Length - 5 weeks

Design Goals

The design goal for this bathroom air freshener was to create an automated solution that eliminates the need to remember manual spraying, especially in kids’ bathrooms. By making it “set and forget,” the product ensures consistent freshness with minimal effort from users.

Learning Outcomes

Through this project, I learned how to design user-friendly products that address common everyday challenges. I also gained experience in creating intuitive products that promote convenience and improve routine habits.

Process

Meet Nolan…

About

- 36-year-old elementary school teacher

-Dad with one kid’s bathroom

- Constantly dealing with forgotten sprays and lingering smells.

- He chose Lazy Snail because it’s fun for the kids’ space, and automatic.

Core Needs

- A reliable, automatic system that he can “set and forget”

- A product that’s safe, kid-friendly, and visually fun without being distracting

- A low-effort solution made specifically for his kids’ bathroom

Pain Points

- Tired of replacing half-empty, misused aerosol cans

- Frustrated by air fresheners that waste scents

- Finds that most air fresheners are hard to refill

Design Research

Market

Contributing to plastic waste
Automatic diffusers continuously release scents, regardless of need, leading to unnecessary fragrance and energy waste.
These issues emphasize the demand for more sustainable, refillable, and efficient solutions that reduce environmental impact.

Goal

Design to minimize plastic waste
Reducing wasted fragrance and energy
Eliminate the hassle of maintaining a fresh-smelling bathroom by automating the process
Ensuring a refreshing environment for both the user and their guests.