2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

X116 Hair Dryer Series

Entrant

Shen Zhen Black White Grey Communication Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Personal Care

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The X116 Series transcends the conventional hair dryer. We observed modern users’ need for speed, hair health, and aesthetic refinement, and sought to resolve the traditional paradox: damaging heat versus overly complex functionality. By integrating advanced aerodynamics, intelligent thermal control, and intuitive interaction, the X116 achieves a perfect equilibrium of performance and form. It is not only a rapid drying tool but also an intelligent partner that protects hair and elevates personal style, transforming every blow-dry into a precise, pleasurable experience.

The X116 Series embraces “T-shaped Architectural Aesthetics,” vertically separating motor and air duct to form a visually stable center. The hollow air duct optimizes airflow while projecting a sense of lightness. The “Expressive Halo” at the air outlet—full-color TFT ring on Future, multi-color LED rings on other models—translates data into intuitive visual language. It embodies both functional clarity and emotional resonance, merging technology and emotion seamlessly.

The top-heavy flaw of traditional dryers is eliminated by relocating the high-speed brushless motor to the handle, lowering the center of gravity to the grip—creating an Ergonomic Equilibrium. Extensive human-hand testing optimized diameter, length, and coating for secure, comfortable grip. Controls align with the thumb’s natural arc, enabling true one-handed operation. Users switch modes seamlessly without interrupting styling.

The X116 Series establishes its unique identity through a systematic, forward-looking approach:

Cohesive Design System: Future, Mini, Flow, and Rose share a unified design DNA, tailored for tech enthusiasts, travelers, and fashion-conscious users—demonstrating remarkable scalability.

Scalable Interaction Model: Future’s full-color immersive display and app integration; Mini and Rose’s compact digital screens; Flow’s minimalist LED halo.

Seamless Fusion of Technology and Aesthetics: High-performance motor and NTC sensor integrated into minimalist architectural form, halo interface transforms technology into a tactile, aesthetic experience.

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