To support their health during a global pandemic, people are hand-washing more frequently and Bompas & Parr launched the Fountain Of Hygiene competition to get people thinking about new ways to approach this essential hygiene practice. In March, Bompas & Parr challenged designers to rethink hand sanitizing and the winner in the Child-Directed Design category is a color-changing hand sanitizer brush called Paint Your Hands Clean!
Created by Kate Strudwick, Amos Oyedeji, Alexander Facey and Nicole Stjernswärd, this kid-friendly hand sanitizing solution helps to offer a fun way for kids to keep their hands clean and turn the task of frequently cleansing one's hands into an enjoyable ritual. The concept imagines that kids could apply hand sanitizer by brushing it on, and then see the pH-responsive pigments from red cabbage change as they rub their hands.
Brush-On Hand Sanitizers
This Concept from the Fountain Of Hygiene Competition Appeals to Kids
Trend Themes
1. Color-changing Sanitizers - Developing hand sanitizers that change color during use could create a more engaging and enjoyable experience for users, especially children.
2. Child-directed Design - Designing hygiene products specifically for children can help promote healthy habits and make the process more appealing and enjoyable for younger users.
3. Hygiene Gamification - Incorporating elements of playfulness and gamification into hygiene practices can help create a positive and engaging experience for users, encouraging them to maintain good personal hygiene habits.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care Products - The personal care products industry has the opportunity to develop and market innovative hand sanitizers that incorporate color-changing features or child-friendly designs for better customer engagement.
2. Children's Products - The children's products industry can explore the development of more interactive and enjoyable hygiene products specifically designed for kids, such as color-changing hand sanitizers.
3. Gamification Technology - The gamification technology industry can provide tools and solutions to incorporate gamified elements into hygiene practices, enhancing the overall experience and effectiveness of personal care routines.