Philips One

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The toothbrush market is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for affordable, design-forward solutions that don’t compromise on performance. Yet, this shift comes with challenges. Consumers are often forced to choose between basic manual options and premium powered devices, leaving a gap for products that balance cost and design.

Philips One bridges this gap by offering an elegant, yet affordable powered toothbrush for those who value simplicity and style. Play&Co partnered with the Philips Experience Design team to craft a complete solution—from shaping the visual identity and prototyping to developing the color, material, and finish strategy, all culminating in a refined collection and unique accessories.
Scope
Strategy
Industrial Design
3D Visualization
Awards
Red DOT 2021
IF Award 2021
Good Design 2021
Oprah’s List of Favorite Things 2021

Philips One

Clever, effortless oral care.

The toothbrush market is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for affordable, design-forward solutions that don’t compromise on performance. Yet, this shift comes with challenges. Consumers are often forced to choose between basic manual options and premium powered devices, leaving a gap for products that balance cost and design.

Philips One bridges this gap by offering an elegant, yet affordable powered toothbrush for those who value simplicity and style. Play&Co partnered with the Philips Experience Design team to craft a complete solution—from shaping the visual identity and prototyping to developing the color, material, and finish strategy, all culminating in a refined collection and unique accessories.

Scope
Strategy
Industrial Design
3D Visualization
Awards
Red DOT 2021
IF Award 2021
Good Design 2021
Oprah’s List of Favorite Things 2021
Two women relaxing in the grass with Philips One toothbrushes
Approach

Insight-Driven Design

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Emphasizing the importance of understanding evolving consumer habits, we engaged in thorough user and market research to inform the design process, ensuring that Philips One served new consumer expectations and lifestyle needs.

Collaborative Ideation

Engaging in high-energy brainstorming and concept sessions, our team fostered a collaborative environment that nurtured innovative ideas and solutions.

Affordability & Attraction

Conscious of new user preferences, the design focused on creating an affordable yet aesthetically pleasing product that appealed to a broader audience.

Refinement with Prototyping

Through iterative prototyping and detailed design specifications, Play&Co refined the concept until it met both functional and aesthetic standards.

Create a Compelling Story

Designed to shine on social. Our design process was driven by creating compelling product narratives and photogenic features that were directly translatable to social media and other marketing platforms.

Approach

Insight-Driven
Design

Emphasizing the importance of understanding evolving consumer habits, we engaged in thorough user and market research to inform the design process, ensuring that Philips One served new consumer expectations and lifestyle needs.

Collaborative
Ideation

Engaging in high-energy brainstorming and concept sessions, our team fostered a collaborative environment that nurtured innovative ideas and solutions.

Affordability
& Attraction

Conscious of new user preferences, the design focused on creating an affordable yet aesthetically pleasing product that appealed to a broader audience.

Refinement with
Prototyping

Through iterative prototyping and detailed design specifications, Play&Co refined the concept until it met both functional and aesthetic standards.

Create a
Compelling Story

Designed to shine on social. Our design process was driven by creating compelling product narratives and photogenic features that were directly translatable to social media and other marketing platforms.

3d printed tooth brush samples
Philips One toothbrush head and bristle detail
Philips One toothbrush textured grip detail
Philips One toothbrush charging port detail
Simple from Far, yet Far from Simple. From crafting a delightfully textural topology to designing a conveniently discreet charging port, we focused on the details that matter.
Philips One toothbrush full color range — CMF strategy
Philips One color collection — mobile view
Smiling woman holding a Philips One toothbrush
Product Stories to Brand Stories. The final product design set the stage for marketing narratives that showcase unique features and illustrate inspiring user connections.
Philips One toothbrush styled with yellow wildflowers
Philips One toothbrush held among green leaves — outdoor lifestyle
Philips One toothbrush in luggage — compact travel design
Philips One toothbrush in luggage — compact travel design
Philips One toothbrush bottom detail and finish
Contributors
Philips: Raymond Wong, Shaun Choi and the Philips Design Team
Recognition
Red DOT 2021
IF Award 2021
Good Design 2021
Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021
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Contributors
Play&Co
Philips
Market content courtesy of Philips Brand Design
Brendan Hutchieson
Karen Hutchieson
Tyler Wilkinson
Shaun Choi
Raymond Wong