Cobra Cosmetics

Cobra Cosmetics

Cobra Cosmetics

Simplistic cosmetic tools for those with not so simple circumstances

Simplistic cosmetic tools for those with not so simple circumstances

Simplistic cosmetic tools for those with not so simple circumstances

2023

2023

2023

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In collaboration with the O.T. (Occupational Therapy) graduate program at Kean University, we participated in a semester-long project, assigned a hypothetical disability proposal with the end goal of using collaborative research and design processes to build a market product.

In collaboration with the O.T. (Occupational Therapy) graduate program at Kean University, we participated in a semester-long project, assigned a hypothetical disability proposal with the end goal of using collaborative research and design processes to build a market product.

In collaboration with the O.T. (Occupational Therapy) graduate program at Kean University, we participated in a semester-long project, assigned a hypothetical disability proposal with the end goal of using collaborative research and design processes to build a market product.

Our persona

Our persona

Our persona

27 year old, Valentina:


  • Real Estate Agent living in Sunny Malibu, California.

  • Avid make-up enthusiast who finds therapeutic benefits within it.

  • Recently Diagnosed with Lupus induced Tremors and Raynaud's Phenomenon.


Diagnoses may be attributed to genetics or enviromental factors. Symptoms include: Joint pain and stiffness relating to poor hand dexterity, as well as reduced blood flow to fingers and toes in cold enviroments.

27 year old, Valentina:


  • Real Estate Agent living in Sunny Malibu, California.

  • Avid make-up enthusiast who finds therapeutic benefits within it.

  • Recently Diagnosed with Lupus induced Tremors and Raynaud's Phenomenon.


Diagnoses may be attributed to genetics or environmental factors. Symptoms include: Joint pain and stiffness relating to poor hand dexterity, as well as reduced blood flow to fingers and toes in cold enviroments.

27 year old, Valentina:

  • Real Estate Agent living in Sunny Malibu, California.

  • Avid make-up enthusiast who finds therapeutic benefits within it.

  • Recently Diagnosed with Lupus induced Tremors and Raynaud's Phenomenon.

Diagnoses may be attributed to genetics or environmental factors. Symptoms include: Joint pain and stiffness relating to poor hand dexterity, as well as reduced blood flow to fingers and toes in cold enviroments.

Our research

Our research

Our research

Early stages of the project relied heavily on the O.T.'s knowledge and analysis of the diagnoses, and ability to inform me as an outside perspective, mainly of Valentina's developing symptoms: (Shaky and Inaccurate Hand Movement, Stiff Joints, and vulnerability to colder enviroments).

Early stages of the project relied heavily on the O.T.'s knowledge and analysis of the diagnoses, and ability to inform me as an outside perspective, mainly of Valentina's developing symptoms: (Shaky and Inaccurate Hand Movement, Stiff Joints, and vulnerability to colder enviroments).

Early stages of the project relied heavily on the O.T.'s knowledge and analysis of the diagnoses, and ability to inform me as an outside perspective, mainly of Valentina's developing symptoms: (Shaky and Inaccurate Hand Movement, Stiff Joints, and vulnerability to colder enviroments).

Our brand

Our brand

Our brand

Cobra Cosmetics was designed to empower those with disabilities relating to poor hand dexterity, temperature sensitivity and restricting joint pain. At the brand's core, we sought to give makeup lovers the opportunity to continue doing what they love in a way that works best for them. Tools for those with the courage to keep the lifestyle they deserve.

Cobra Cosmetics was designed to empower those with disabilities relating to poor hand dexterity, temperature sensitivity and restricting joint pain. At the brand's core, we sought to give makeup lovers the opportunity to continue doing what they love in a way that works best for them. Tools for those with the courage to keep the lifestyle they deserve.

Cobra Cosmetics was designed to empower those with disabilities relating to poor hand dexterity, temperature sensitivity and restricting joint pain. At the brand's core, we sought to give makeup lovers the opportunity to continue doing what they love in a way that works best for them. Tools for those with the courage to keep the lifestyle they deserve.

Round One

Round One

Round One

Defining form for a dynamic and bendable Eyeliner Applicator, with the ability to pivot against cheek region of face (A stable force).

Defining form for a dynamic and bendable Eyeliner Applicator, with the ability to pivot against cheek region of face (A stable force).

Defining form for a dynamic and bendable Eyeliner Applicator, with the ability to pivot against cheek region of face (A stable force).

Round Two

Round Two

Round Two

Prioritizing weight distribution and oversized form for both Eyeliner Applicator and Easy-Use Mascara Bottle.

Prioritizing weight distribution and oversized form for both Eyeliner Applicator and Easy-Use Mascara Bottle.

Prioritizing weight distribution and oversized form for both Eyeliner Applicator and Easy-Use Mascara Bottle.

Round Three

Round Three

Round Three

Final Adjustments and Aesthetic Implementation to reach end result.

Final Adjustments and Aesthetic Implementation to reach end result.

Final Adjustments and Aesthetic Implementation to reach end result.

Eyeliner

Eyeliner

Eyeliner

  • Weighted Head with Pressure Activated Heating

  • Bendable Body for extra stability to combat shaky hands

  • Vegan Bristle Tip

  • Weighted Head with Pressure Activated Heating

  • Bendable Body for extra stability to combat shaky hands

  • Vegan Bristle Tip

  • Weighted Head with Pressure Activated Heating

  • Bendable Body for extra stability to combat shaky hands

  • Vegan Bristle Tip

Mascara

Mascara

Mascara

  • Twist-Free Mascara Bottle

  • Push-Open Cap with built in Wand

  • Ring Attachment for Increased Control of Application.

  • Twist-Free Mascara Bottle

  • Push-Open Cap with built in Wand

  • Ring Attachment for Increased Control of Application.

  • Twist-Free Mascara Bottle

  • Push-Open Cap with built in Wand

  • Ring Attachment for Increased Control of Application.

Cade Prendergast | Product Design

Cade Prendergast | Product Design

Cade Prendergast | Product Design

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