Lazy Snail
Bathroom Air Freshener
Project Length - 5 weeks
Insights
Motive
Lazy Snail is crafted to keep bathrooms fresh by operating automatically, so you never have to worry about remembering to spray air fresheners after use. This product removes the hassle of manual air freshening and provides the seamless, hands-free freshness.
Design
The snail’s lighthearted design seamlessly blends into kids bathroom environment, with its smooth curves and soft transitions fitting naturally into the space. Beyond aesthetics, Its functional design is just as thoughtful. its shell holds liquid scents, the mouth acts as the spray nozzle, and the body discreetly houses all internal components for an effortless, cohesive look.
Tools
Analog Sketching
Fusion Modeling
Prototyping
Design
3D Printing
Coding
Arduino assembly
Process
Meet Nolan…
Dad - Professor
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 nagging and replacing half-empty, misused aerosol cans
- Frustrated by products that are too adult or sterile for a kid-focused space
- Finds most solutions not designed with families or kids in mind
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.
Design Research
Goal
Design to minimize plastic waste through its
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.
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.
Design Research
Goal
Design to minimize plastic waste through its
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.
Ideation
User Interaction Diagram
Studying the user’s bathroom interaction to highlight pain points that my product can fix
Story Board
User walks into restroom
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User stands in front of snail/sensor
4.
Snail turns on and the shell glows.
User leaves restroom.
5.
Snail automatic sprays sent.
Prototyping Development
- Fusion 360
3D Printing Prototyping
Prototyping Spray Nozzle
Internal Wiring
Neo Pixel Light
Arduino Nano
MM Wave Sensor
9g Servor Motor Sensor
All Assembled
