Adam Graiser

Hair salons are commonly overlooked as dangerous work environments. However, extended use of the cramped, rigid salon setup causes an alarmingly high number of medical issues. These issues can include: chronic joint pain, heart and circulatory problems, and skeletal damage. This group project also included Sarah Melgen and Jesse Mejia. All sketches and renderings are my own.
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Mirror Ideation - The need for a mobile mirror arose quickly when considering an adjustable, modular system. Field research identified the additional needs of personal storage and hair product display space. The client’s visibility of the stylist via the mirror was also a concern. This mobile mirror serves as a coat closet, a promotional area, and a partition between stylist’s stations.
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Cart Ideation - Hair stylists have many tools that need storage, not to mention their personal items. This mobile storage unit is designed to roll right next to the stylist, keeping all tools close at hand. The storage cavities are accessible from both the folded and unfolded positions. The top of the cart provides a workspace tray and a container for the disinfectant liquid.
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Chair Ideation - The client’s head is the center of activity in a hair salon, so it makes sense to have the most important tools nearby. This chair includes holsters for the two most frequently used power tools (razor and hair dryer). The chair can be moved higher or lower to conform to a client’s height, while the armrests can slide in or out to accommodate a client’s girth. Additionally, the seat’s back can be lowered for work on longer hair. The chair also rotates a full 360 degrees around it’s base.
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Design Features - Hair salons are commonly overlooked as dangerous work environments. However, extended use of the cramped, rigid salon setup causes an alarmingly high number of medical issues. These issues can include: chronic joint pain, heart and circulatory problems, and skeletal damage. This group project also included Sarah Melgen and Jesse Mejia. All sketches and renderings are my own.

Example Salon configuration - The salon elements are modular and mobile. An ideal implementation would be in a large, open space.