Men's Electric Shaver Product Development
OPD Design delivered the men’s electric shaver product development — a leather-accented dual rotary shaver with IPX7 waterproof rating, designed for daily comfort and emotional connection. This is a ready-to-market product available for ODM/OEM and white-label partnerships.
Project Background
In the current electric shaver market, most products are primarily function-oriented, paying little attention to the “emotional value of everyday items.”
We rethink the electric shaver as a small appliance that is close to daily life and has a personal companionship attribute. We attempted to incorporate leather, a material with warmth and a sense of time, into the shaver design, creating a product that combines practicality, comfort, and a sense of quality of life.
OPD Design led the full men’s electric shaver product development process, from concept design through mass production. This product is now available for ODM/OEM partnerships and white-label distribution — brands and distributors can license this ready-to-market design for immediate commercialization.
Design Innovations
Product Development Process
Step 1-Product Strategy
We identified a gap in the electric shaver market — most products are purely function-oriented, lacking emotional connection with users. Our research revealed demand for a personal grooming tool that combines practicality with lifestyle aesthetics, leading to the leather-accented design concept.
Step 2-Industrial Design
The industrial design features simple geometric rounded blocks, avoiding complex lines to create a personal item rather than a cold tool. Proportions were tested extensively to ensure the thumb naturally reaches button areas. The leather × metal material strategy provides both comfort and durability.
Step 3-Mechanical Design
The dual rotary blade system was engineered to conform to facial contours while distributing pressure evenly. The modular magnetic structure enables quick blade changes and easy cleaning. IPX7 waterproof construction required special adhesive treatment for the leather components.
Step 4-Functional Prototyping
Functional prototypes were built to verify shaving comfort, waterproof performance, leather durability, and magnetic attachment reliability. Testing included skin irritation assessment, water resistance validation, and drop tests to ensure structural integrity.
Step 5-Mold Development
Precision molds were developed for the plastic housing, metal components, and leather integration points. T1 sampling and iterative adjustments ensured dimensional accuracy and assembly fit for all components before mass production.
Step 6-Packaging Design
Packaging design emphasized the premium positioning of the leather-accented shaver. The box features minimalist typography, high-quality card stock, and a magnetic closure to mirror the product’s refined aesthetic. Inner tray design protects the shaver during shipping while creating an unboxing experience that reinforces brand value for ODM/OEM partners.
Step 7-Manufacturing
Manufacturing support included supply chain coordination for leather sourcing, metal components, and electronic modules. Production line setup, quality inspection standards, and small-batch verification ensured consistent quality before full-scale production launch.
Project Data
Attribute | Details
Client Industry | Personal care / Grooming appliances
Product Category | Men’s electric shaver with leather accent
Development Scope | Industrial design, mechanical design, prototyping, mold development, manufacturing, packaging design
Key Technical Challenges Solved | Leather waterproofing treatment, dual rotary blade optimization, IPX7 waterproof construction with mixed materials
Development Timeline | Approximately 10-12 months from concept to mass production
Main Deliverables | Functional prototypes, production-ready CAD designs, mold tooling, packaging design, manufacturing documentation
Business Model | ODM/OEM and white-label partnerships available
Project Results
The men’s electric shaver has been successfully launched as a premium personal care product, with the leather-accented design receiving strong positive feedback for its unique differentiation from conventional plastic shavers. The dual rotary blade system achieved high user satisfaction for shaving comfort and efficiency. The IPX7 waterproof construction proved reliable in real-world bathroom environments. This product is now available for ODM/OEM partnerships, with established manufacturing processes ready for white-label distribution.
Can I purchase this electric shaver design for my own brand?
Can OPD Design develop a custom electric shaver from scratch?
Yes. In addition to this ready-to-market design, OPD Design offers full custom product development services for personal care appliances. We can develop a unique shaver design tailored to your brand positioning, target market, and price point, from concept validation through mass production.
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