illustration of typical hairdryer airflow over heating coils
illustration of helix airflow over three separate heating coils
rendered orthographics with removable cap detail
exploded view with material callouts
pivot detail
removable cap + temperature adjustment detail
fan speed adjustment + context shot illustrating 'kickstand' feature
form studies
handle ideations
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helix
The Helix hairdryer is a simple, efficient update of a product we use everyday. Utilizing three separate motors, the fans push air through their respective copper tubes, each of which contain a nichrome heating coil running its length. The exit velocity of the air is increased as well because it is being channeled into smaller diameter tubing. The result is a hairdryer that uses less energy, penetrates deeper into hair, emits more heat than typical hairdryers and simply put, is beautiful.
Helix was completed as part of a week long challenge to redesign a commodity: the hairdryer.
