Projects

Industrial design

Hairtoons is a revolutionary line of combs that subverts your expectations, creating a new and practical multi-sensory morning ritual. As you style your hair, they produce unique sounds that inject new excitement and vitality into your routine. With its lightweight design and no need for charging, Hairtoons effortlessly reinvigorates the mundane act of combing hair.

“Combing hair is like a therapy. It can relax you and reduce stress.”

- Li Ka-shing

“Music is a kind of aural medicine that can relieve all our worries, and make us feel unparalleled joy and happiness.”

-Duke Ellington

Rain Curle

Rain Curle, is inspired by the rain stick. The spiral structure inside, struck by metal beads, creates a spa-like experience for your hair, leaving you feeling refreshed.

Accordicomb

Accordicomb: Inspired by the accordion and flute, its structure allows air to flow into the handle as you press it against your head, and you can control the tone with your fingertips. Relax and train your brain at the same time.

Cymbcush

Inspired by cymbals, Cymbcush is a comb that creates a percussive sound as you press its teeth against your head. The internal spring compresses, causing a ball to strike against a copper plate and producing a rhythmic sound.

To design them, I explored almost every instrument on the market to understand the principles of sound generation.

Drawn many sketches to find the possibility of combining combs with musical instruments.

Rapidly prototyped and tested promising directions in the sketch, while eliminating those that are not performing well.

When the head is pressed, it can make a crisp collision sound

When the metal ball is poured into the structure, there will be a wonderful sound of raindrops

By squeezing the air of the air pump, the flute can make a sound.

When the teeth of a comb collide with the internal structure, the resulting sound is not sufficiently clear.

There is not enough air in the air pump to make the whole harmonica sound at the same time

Next, the remaining three solutions were refined. There were a lot of failures in the process, but I also gained a lot, such as the fact that the flute and comb need to be one piece, separating them will affect the sounding performance.

The fact that color differences in the same material will also cause changes in sound quality. In the end, I developed three musical combs.

Poisonous Mushroom

Introducing "Poisonous Mushroom," a speculative project that delves into a dystopian world where instant access to any desired character experience becomes a reality. Inspired by the growing trend of using psychedelics for mental health management, this project takes a critical look at the consequences of immediate gratification.

In this world, individuals can experience a staggering array of different characters within seconds. From embodying Michael Jackson to becoming the female president, or even transforming into fantastical creatures like Pikachu, the possibilities are limitless. However, there's a dark side to this seemingly blissful existence. In a society where instant gratification reigns supreme, meaningful relationships become impossible, and temporary happiness and satisfaction quickly spiral into a terrifying abyss.

Drawing inspiration from the thought-provoking film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," this short video challenges viewers to question the true cost of instant gratification. It raises the question: If AI generation technology becomes powerful enough to create artificial memories, would you be willing to take a pill to experience the life of a multi-millionaire or wield supreme power?

"Poisonous Mushroom" highlights the potential dangers lurking beneath the surface of a world where all forms of pleasure are easily attainable. It serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us to reflect on the long-term consequences of pursuing immediate gratification and the importance of genuine connections and fulfillment.

I used Ai technology to generate 105 different characters of myself, what is the final result? Please go to my personal website or follow my instragram: xinyue_haichao to watch specific videos.