Goody
RESTORING PRODUCT INNOVATION VIA USER RESEARCH
Helping an entrenched styling tool manufacturer see new opportunities in its existing lineup required a review of persistent user frustrations and routines.
OVERCOMING THE COMMODITY STAGNATION
Novelty was gone in the commodity-focused world of styling tools. Most innovation circled around intensifying established product forms, a practice that generally caused more hair damage than good—more heat or wattage from a dryer, for example. Goody needed help to truly innovate their product lineup, so THRIVE turned to the brand’s longtime user base for new ideas and solutions.
Get to the Root of the Problem
Goody understood the logistics of hairstyling, but not the emotional and social impact of daily styling routines, so we created personas to help bring the context of the styling experience to life. We quickly identified that the main issue for users was so much time wasted during drawn-out, monotonous styling tasks.
Look Outside the Bathroom
We looked for inspiration outside the category that resulted in a flood of interesting ideas for Goody to put to future use. One—the QuickSTYLE platform, anchored by a no-heat-needed detangling brush with water-wicking microfiber material integrated into its bristles—was deemed a winner from the start. The hybridized towel-brush reduced drying time by 30% and became the top-selling hairbrush for Target and other retailers.
Create Something Entirely New
With a commoditized and overly subscribed product category, Goody had few ways to grow. The QuickSTYLE platform created a whole new category, new territory for the company to play in and became the fastest new segment Goody has ever brought to market.
