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Design Brief

Design Icon x Product Company

Task:

To create a next-generation grooming product that pays tribute to an

existing product, a brand, and an iconic designer by seamlessly
integrating them all into one product.

Objectives:

The primary objective of this project centers around investigating form
and effectively communicating meaning through elements such as
shape, size, proportion, texture, colour, choice of materials, and the

manufacturing process.

Chosen Product:

Panasonic ER GB80 Men’s Body Trimmer

- 3 in 1 grooming for hair, beard and body

- 45° nano-polished blades for precision grooming

- 39 length settings with adjustable dial and 3 comb attachments

- Handy detail trimmer for precise lines on small areas eg; moustache

- Reliable motor lasts 50 minutes on a single charge

- Washable for easy maintenance

Form Generation Statement:

A stunning collaboration between visionary industrial designer Karim
Rashid and the cutting-edge technology of Panasonic. Sleek curves,

vibrant colours and ergonomic precision, a combination of Rashid’s
signature aesthetic and Panasonic’s high performance quality. A perfect

fusion of style and functionality.

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