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Exponent Power Serum
Portable Skincare On-Demand

Following the success of the Exponent Pro System, we worked with Liz Whitman’s team to create a more portable and affordable system to meet the needs of a larger user base (and a celebrity user who demanded an Exponent system she could travel with. ;)

As with all of their products, Exponent’s new Power Serum allows for on-demand activated skincare, one dose at a time. Many high end beauty products lose their potency and effectiveness over time due to decreased stability of active ingredients. Exponent’s self-activator system allows users to easily take control of ingredient mixing for fresh skincare, every day.

  • Timeline
  • 2024
  • Services
  • Product Strategy
  • Prototyping
  • Industrial Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Sustainable Design
  • Design for Manufacture
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01 —Engineered Experience

In Exponent’s serum sets, the dry powder is housed in a custom precision dispenser. Users press this into their hand to dispense a precise amount of the active ingredient. The companion liquid activator is dispensed with a simple, measured pump. By combining both of these accurately dosed ingredients into one’s palm, then mixing and applying, the user receives more powerful results than pre-mixed and packaged skincare.

With our manufacturing partner, we engineered a unique powder dosing system that collects a perfect dose, and then dispenses it when pressed into the hand. It leaves behind a tidy little mound of potent active ingredients like Vitamin C, Retinol or CoQ10. An activator is dispensed from a matching bottle with a precision pump. The user then mixes these together in their palm and applies it to their skin.

We considered every step of this process, thinking of it as an easy and flexible ritual. The result is a perfect fusion of engineering, ergonomics and user experience.

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02 —Sustainable Smart Packaging

The system is designed to produce no plastic waste. Powder and liquid refills are provided in recyclable glass jars with aluminum caps while the dispenser and pump are used again and again.

In our prior work with Exponent, we created a two-part design that stood as a singular icon. For our next design, we wanted to emphasize the partnership between these two halves, connecting them visually while emphasizing the durable, reusable nature of the packaging.

The twin packages feature a bold posture and a frosted fluted exterior – a nod to the totem-like design of Exponent’s original packaging. We exposed the replaceable glass jars on the bottom to make identification and reloading easy.

Exponent Power Serum - Portable Skincare On-Demand
Exponent Power Serum - Portable Skincare On-Demand
Exponent Power Serum - Portable Skincare On-Demand
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Exponent Power Serum - Portable Skincare On-Demand
Exponent Power Serum - Portable Skincare On-Demand