CleanCue
transforms brushing into an intuitive, guided experience, using interactive light cues to teach children where and how to brush.
Fall 2025
5 weeks
Forget to floss
Don’t brush long enough
Miss certain areas
Children often
All mistakes that can lead to tooth decay.
Manual Timer
Only measures duration
No brushing guidance
Passive interaction
Device tutorials
Screen dependent
Entertainment over educational
Requires parental supervision
OVER 50%
of children aged 6-8 have at least 1 cavity in 1 baby tooth.(CDC 2024)
OVER 62%
of parents admit that their children had difficulty brushing their teeth. (EJHS 2024)
Reflects tooth-like shape with a footed base, softer curves, and framed light features
Iteration
Continued to refine a playful, rounded form language inspired by the iconic shape of a tooth.
Development
The final iteration features a top swoop that functions as the toothbrush holder.
The light sequence indicates where the user should brush their teeth
Developed by Arduino/coding knowledge + ChatGPT
Components
Smaller electronic components were selected, allowing all elements to fit efficiently within the device’s form.
Arduino Nano
IR Sensor
LED Rings
LED Strip
smaller design
distance detection
effective glow effect
adjustable length
CleanCue.
