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Yi Tzu Chen's Sooze Hairbrush presents a refined product composition arranged against a pristine neutral backdrop, establishing a studio photography tableau that prioritizes clarity, hierarchy, and de
Yi Tzu Chen's Sooze Hairbrush manifests through a sophisticated product photography composition that employs diagonal dynamism and asymmetrical balance to establish visual tension and contemporary des
Yi Tzu Chen's Sooze Hairbrush presents a carefully orchestrated product photography composition employing clean minimalist aesthetics and sophisticated spatial arrangement to showcase a contemporary p
Yi Tzu Chen's Sooze Hairbrush presents itself through a minimalist product photography composition employing a centered bilateral symmetry that positions two transparent thermoform clamshell packages
Photographed in dramatic backlighting that creates a luminous halo effect, Yi Tzu Chen's Sooze Hairbrush occupies the central compositional axis as a hand emerges from the lower left quadrant to grasp

Sooze

Bronze Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design · 2025

Sooze Hairbrush

by Yitzu Chen

  • A' Design Award 2025 Bronze Winner in Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design
  • Awarded April 15, 2025
  • CLIENT: Sooze
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 33,934
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About Sooze Hairbrush

Sooze is a hairbrush designed for daily haircare at home and while travelling. The bristles retract, so trapped hair can be removed easily and the brush stays protected during storage. A fine mist sprayer is built into the body to moisten the hair and to support the absorption of haircare products. Anti-static bristles help reduce frizz while brushing and massaging the scalp. The compact ergonomic form conceals the functional parts, and a magnetic decorative cover can be changed to personalise the appearance.

Yi Tzu Chen's Sooze Hairbrush demonstrates sophisticated engagement with contemporary industrial design principles, positioning personal care tools within broader conversations about material honesty, modular functionality, and accessible luxury that characterize thoughtful product design in the early twenty-first century. This modular grooming system exemplifies the designer's apparent commitment to formal clarity and material integrity, evident in the deliberate restraint of the chromatic palette and the precise articulation of component relationships. The compositional arrangement suggests systematic typological thinking, presenting multiple product iterations simultaneously to communicate functional versatility and user-centered adaptability, a design strategy that acknowledges diverse contexts of use from stationary home environments to mobile travel scenarios. The white primary unit exhibits accomplished formal resolution, its ergonomic handle profile suggesting careful anthropometric consideration and haptic refinement, the smooth curves and balanced proportions indicating attention to both visual harmony and functional comfort. The ovoid brush head configuration represents thoughtful engagement with scalp topography and hair distribution patterns, the dense regular bristle array demonstrating technical understanding of detangling mechanics and gentle stimulation principles. Particularly noteworthy passages include the transition zone where bristle field meets smooth housing, a junction that resolves material and textural contrast with apparent seamlessness, and the modular attachment system that enables component interchange while maintaining structural integrity. The black travel case introduces dramatic material and chromatic counterpoint, its lustrous high-gloss finish and elongated bottle silhouette elevating protective functionality into aesthetic statement, the form suggesting both safeguarding utilitarian purpose and design object status worthy of display. The warm metallic clasp detail provides singular accent within the predominantly achromatic scheme, its golden tone introducing precious material associations that code quality and considered refinement without excessive embellishment. The interior cavity housing the champagne-toned brush head creates sophisticated color and form dialogue, warm neutral against cool black establishing thermal contrast while the organic curved surfaces nest with apparent intentionality. The foreground paddle brush grounds the composition through tonal weight and familiar typological reference, its perforated surface pattern creating visual rhythm while suggesting ventilation functionality and material efficiency. Technical execution demonstrates professional product photography standards, the controlled studio lighting revealing form and material qualities with clarity while subtle shadow gradation establishes volume and spatial position. The shallow compressed space and elevated viewpoint serve documentary and aesthetic purposes simultaneously, enabling comprehensive product legibility while maintaining compositional elegance. Material finish variation from matte absorption through satin smoothness to mirror gloss creates tactile interest and hierarchical emphasis, each surface quality contributing to the overall impression of design consideration and manufacturing refinement. The bristle fields introduce organic textural complexity within the predominantly smooth geometric vocabulary, their regular repetitive pattern suggesting both natural reference and technical precision. This grooming system appears to explore themes of daily ritual enhancement, personal care as self-respect practice, functional beauty, and the elevation of routine objects through design attention. The modular construction suggests adaptability to individual preferences and changing contexts, a democratic design gesture that respects user agency and diverse lifestyle requirements. The accessible luxury positioning evident in material choices and formal refinement invites consideration of how everyday tools shape experience quality, how design attention transforms utilitarian objects into sources of aesthetic pleasure, and how personal care implements participate in broader cultural conversations about self-care, wellness, and the integration of beauty into functional necessity. One might observe how the refined material palette and formal clarity create visual calm that extends beyond product function into ambient environment contribution, or consider how the modular system reflects contemporary values of sustainability through component longevity and selective replacement rather than total object disposal. The work invites extended contemplation of design as care practice, the ways thoughtful formal resolution and material selection honor daily rituals and the individuals who perform them, and the potential for industrial design to elevate routine experiences through attention, consideration, and aesthetic generosity.

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Unique Properties
This innovative comb features retractable bristles for effortless cleaning and durability, preventing breakage during storage. Its integrated fine mist sprayer, combined with anti-static bristles, tames frizz and enhances hair nourishment by accelerating product absorption. A sleek, ergonomic design conceals functional elements, with a magnetic decorative cover allowing personalization while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. This multifunctional design enhances convenience, efficiency, and style.
Dimensions & Packaging
Small: Length101mm x Width60mm x Height 30mm
Tags
Hairbrush, Comb, Retractable, Haircare, Bristles
Production Technology
In the production design of the comb, ultrasonic technology is used for precise adjustments to ensure smooth integration of the exterior components. The material selection prioritizes comfort and a soothing massage effect, avoiding excessively hard materials while ensuring the comb remains easy to fold. Additionally, anti-static properties are essential. After multiple trials and experiments, the ideal material for the comb teeth was carefully determined.
Design Challenge
This design balances ergonomic sizing, seamless aesthetics, and market adoption. Considering mold costs and hand size differences across regions, a middle-ground dimension was chosen for optimal comfort. Achieving a nearly invisible parting line required higher production precision, increasing complexity. Additionally, introducing an innovative product demands market education, posing cost and adoption challenges. Strategic refinements ensure both functionality and consumer appeal.
Project Duration
The project was launched in Taiwan in 2019 and was showcased at the 2022 Paris International Invention Exhibition, where it won a gold medal. It was also exhibited at the 2022 Taiwan Innotech Expo.
Operation Flow
Patented retractable bristles technology to remove hair from the brush easily. It’s simple to clean and storage.
Easy Portability Take it with you anywhere with different stress relief way – brushing hair, massaging scalp, hair care in the same time.
Research
We conducted research on existing functional and portable combs through both online and physical sources to identify products that align with our target criteria. The marketing team first analyzed market sales and distribution models, while the engineering team assessed production processes and costs. After integrating findings, we conducted market research to evaluate consumer expectations before proceeding with prototyping, testing, and iterative refinements through continuous discussions and adjustments.
Inspiration
Many people use water or hair treatment sprays to style their hair, yet traditional combs often become difficult to clean, leading to frequent disposal and replacement. Traditional combs are hard to clean and often discarded, but this design features retractable bristles and an integrated spray for hair nourishment, extending its lifespan. Compact and travel-friendly, it offers effortless grooming at home or on the go, making it a versatile and sustainable solution for daily haircare needs.

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