"U · SKIN"
At-Home Dermatology System
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Project Brief:
To propose a futuristic skincare product system.
BACKGROUND
MARKET OVERVIEW
The global beauty tech market, including beauty devices, is projected to reach $11.24bn by 2030. (Statista, 2025)
Among all categories, the skincare segment dominates, accounting for over 40% of the market share.
SKINCARE HISTORY
China: Herbal remedies for calming and brightening skin.
Industrialization brought mass-produced creams but little regulation.
Advanced actives made skincare global and science-based.
K-beauty, serums, and at-home devices reshaped consumer skincare routines.
Herbal remedies and distilled waters shaped early medicinal skincare in Europe.
Dermatology advanced skincare with Retin-A, AHAs, and science-backed brands.
“Cosmeceuticals” merged cosmetics with pharmaceutical ingredients.
AI, microbiome care, and sustainability define the new skin tech era.
Beauty is Becoming Increasingly Tech-Driven...
OPPORTUNITY
Two current skincare solutions:
Why not bring professional-grade dermatology tools into the home?
Topical Products
— often insufficient for high-performance expectations.
Professional Treatments
— expensive and time-consuming.
U·Skin is an at-home dermatology-inspired beauty system that combines a micro-infusion pen, a smart SkinLab, and a skin journal app into one connected, refillable platform — bringing personalized, professional skincare to daily life.
ABOUT MICRO-INFUSION
Micro-infusion creates micro-channels to deliver active ingredients deep into the skin.
Different needle cartridges & serum choices for different skin problems.
Current micro-infusion devices are designed for clinical use, not for self-treatment.
DESIGN GOALS
MICRO-INFUSION HEAD
HEAD DETAILS
Feature: 45° ergonomic tilt
Function: Provides stable, easy reach to different skin areas for comfortable self-use.
HEAD DETAILS
Feature: Open-top contour
Function: Keeps the treatment area in clear line of sight during needling.
TEXTURES
Feature: Textured mid-neck
Function: The texture provides better grip for replacing.
NEEDLE CARTRIDGES
Feature: Needle options
Function: Customize treatment depth for different skin needs.
MICRO-INFUSION BODY
MID BODY FORM
Feature: Sculpted contoured grip surface
Function: Creates natural finger placement for stable, pen-like control.
ILLUMINATION
Feature: Illuminated ring
Function: Lights the treatment zone for accuracy.
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BUTTON & LIGHT GUIDE
Power On:
Long-press the Power Button to turn on the device.
Adjust Levels:
Short-press the Power Button to switch between the three intensity levels.
Release Button:
Hold to unlock, then pull out the needle head and serum cartridge to replace.
SERUM CARTRIDGE
Feature: Transparent windows
Function: Shows remaining serum for timely replacement.
PERSONALIZED MICRO-INFUSION SYSTEM
U·Skin App
Micro-Infusion Pen
SkinLab
MORE PROCESS
RESEARCH
IDEATION
PRODUCT INFO
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