# Ultra-Quiet Minimalist Hairdryers The Conceptual 'BR555' Hair Dryer Can be Easily Stowed or Packed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br555-hair-dryer References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/08/22/this-complete-pill-shaped-object-is-actually-a-hairdryer/) The conceptual 'BR555' hair dryer has been designed by Jaekyu Jung as a minimalist accessory that will accelerate grooming protocol and stay out of sight when not in use. Featuring a folding design, the appliance is inspired by the [Braun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-wireless-earbuds) 550 series hairdryer from 1976 and is outfitted with a Sirocco fan that is decidedly more quiet than other options on the market. The folding design speaks to the need for compact, [travel-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-tool-collections) as consumers seek to pare down the number of items they keep with them. The conceptual 'BR555' hair dryer was explained further by Jung to Yanko Design: "I disassembled a couple of hairdryers to see how that works also how the internal structure looks like and designed for and then tried to make a 1:1 prototype model to check the scale. The 90° is cordless and is powered by Li-ion battery, the body is made of ABS plastic and has a high polished finish. Its foldable design reduces baggage space making it ideal for both traveling and everyday use.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Haircare Tools:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating simple, compact, and easily storable haircare tools. - **Silent Home Appliances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing quieter and less disruptive home appliances. - **Travel-friendly Personal Care Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing compact and convenient personal care products for travelers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Haircare Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining and improving haircare accessories and tools. - **Home Appliance Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative and quieter home appliances. - **Travel Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing travel-friendly personal care products for consumers on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Near-Silent Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-hair-dryer.md) - [Powerful Sci-Fi Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualmotor-hair-dryer.md) - [Mounted Handsfree Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assist-hair-dryer.md) - [Conceptual Hands-Free Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillar-handsfree.md) - [Advanced Low-Noise Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahl-vanquish-hairdryer.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md) - [Assistive One-Handed Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-hairdryer.md) - [Adaptive Hair Dryer Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-ai-hair-dryer.md) - [Infrared Light Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlight-pro.md)