Concept No.2

Fig 1. Chrome model (Handle folded)

Fig 2. Handle folded

Fig 3 . Handle opened

This is the second concept of the product. The handle is foldable and locks with a detent in the 2 positions. Also handle is so designed that its contour matches perfectly with that of the nozzle of the hair dryer, to give a seamless feel in folded position. Also, the slanting front-end gives a futuristic appeal and also better directed flow. We are awaiting your comments eagerly.
(CAD model done in SolidWorks ).

Concept Sketches

Please provide comments for the following Travel Hair Dryer Concept Sketches

Product Features

Here's a list of product features that our market appreciates:




Visual Details

-Color: matte black or platinum, no gender specific colors
-Rough dimensions: 7"x4"Wx4"H
-"Techy" feel



Utility Features

-Ceramic heating element
-Ionic: Tourmaline (?)
-Retractable cord
-Multiple heat settings (Hi/Low and Cool Shot)
-Folding to minimize packing size
-Power options: either 1200-1500W (blonde/thin hair) or 1875-2000W (dark/thick hair)
-Auto shut off
-Removable air intake/lint filter
-Detachable nozzle for flow concentration
-Quiet motor with "good" air flow
-Multiple air flow settings (Hi/Low)
-Light Weight (~1 pound or less)
-Push to fold button (locks in open position)
-Utility loop for hanging hair dryer up
-Robust (wiring, etc)
-Voltage adapters for international travel

Skype Conference Setup

Hi,
in addition to Alex post about Skype, here is the tutorial how to set up a telephone conference.
Link

Technical requirements for hair dryers (UL, VDE, etc)

I did some preliminary research on the requirements for hair dryers.
First of all products for American and European markets need to fulfill the RoHS requirements (regulates toxic materials in all components).
Second the product has to fulfill certain standards according to each country. So for example for the American market it is the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or for the European market it is the VDE (German engineering society).

Hair dryers for the American market have to fulfill the UL 859 (Link and Table of content)
The Table of Contents discribe all technical requirements. Is is very detailed, but so far I could only find a table of content.

Updated WBS

Setting up Skype

Well to date we have been unable to get the phone piece of WebEx to work, mainly because WebEx's offering of telephone providers in India is small to say the least. But we are not to be deterred, so we are moving on to the next technology. This evening I signed up for the Skype service. It took me about 10 minutes to download the software and get it totally setup. The most difficult piece was trying to find a variation of my name that made a logical choice as a username. Using Skype and assuming we are all able to maintain our internet connections we should finally be able to make voice contact within our group. So, checkout the website and get started. I mean, come on look at how happy those people are in the pictures how can think this is the greatest thing since sliced bread (although neither one of these people, seen in a picture on the Skype's website, seems to have an internet connection at the moment).