Survey Results
Based on 144 responses
Distributed through social media, internet forums, flyers and posters.
Survey Results
Based on 144 responses
Distributed through social media, internet forums, flyers and posters.
Survey Results
Based on 144 responses
Distributed through social media, internet forums, flyers and posters.
1 of 3
did not have access to any educations materials
1 of 3
did not have access to any educations materials
1 of 3
did not have access to any educations materials
4 of 10
felt the social aspect among peers was one of the scariest aspects
4 of 10
felt the social aspect among peers was one of the scariest aspects
4 of 10
felt the social aspect among peers was one of the scariest aspects
31.2%
felt they did not receive sufficient information about menstruation prior to their first period
31.2%
felt they did not receive sufficient information about menstruation prior to their first period
31.2%
felt they did not receive sufficient information about menstruation prior to their first period
61.4%
felt that in-school Sex Ed did not prepare them for the experience of having a period
61.4%
felt that in-school Sex Ed did not prepare them for the experience of having a period
61.4%
felt that in-school Sex Ed did not prepare them for the experience of having a period
User Diaries
User Diaries
User Diaries
User 1
“I was unprepared for period pain, specifically: what pain is normal and what pain isn’t. Knowing that would have saved me a lot of grief: turns out I have endometriosis.”
User 1
“I was unprepared for period pain, specifically: what pain is normal and what pain isn’t. Knowing that would have saved me a lot of grief: turns out I have endometriosis.”
User 1
“I was unprepared for period pain, specifically: what pain is normal and what pain isn’t. Knowing that would have saved me a lot of grief: turns out I have endometriosis.”
User 2
“I felt like I was the first one in my class to have a period. I had to get period products with my dad the first day. He didn’t even come in the store, I was given a card and he waited in the car. I felt really lonely.”
User 2
“I felt like I was the first one in my class to have a period. I had to get period products with my dad the first day. He didn’t even come in the store, I was given a card and he waited in the car. I felt really lonely.”
User 2
“I felt like I was the first one in my class to have a period. I had to get period products with my dad the first day. He didn’t even come in the store, I was given a card and he waited in the car. I felt really lonely.”
User 3
“I was lucky I had a parent to tell me what to expect but school didn’t teach me anything at all so if my parents didn’t inform me I don’t know what i would’ve done.”
User 3
“I was lucky I had a parent to tell me what to expect but school didn’t teach me anything at all so if my parents didn’t inform me I don’t know what i would’ve done.”
User 3
“I was lucky I had a parent to tell me what to expect but school didn’t teach me anything at all so if my parents didn’t inform me I don’t know what i would’ve done.”
Opportunity Gaps
Opportunity Gaps
Opportunity Gaps
1
Place of Intervention
Design interventions apart from at-home and in-school contexts
Place of Intervention
Design interventions apart from at-home and in-school contexts
Place of Intervention
Design interventions apart from at-home and in-school contexts
2
Receivers of Material
Anti-stigma and educational material aimed at caregivers
Receivers of Material
Anti-stigma and educational material aimed at caregivers
Receivers of Material
Anti-stigma and educational material aimed at caregivers
3
Content of Material
Educational material that covers the entire menstrual cycle
Content of Material
Educational material that covers the entire menstrual cycle
Content of Material
Educational material that covers the entire menstrual cycle
4
Communication of Material
Engaging educational material for youth
Communication of Material
Engaging educational material for youth
Communication of Material
Engaging educational material for youth
Ideation
Exploring menstrual education interventions with attention to:
Place of intervention- at-home, in-school, and public interventions
Engaging experiences- games and interactives
Fostering connection and creating comradery
Ideation
Exploring menstrual education interventions with attention to:
Place of intervention- at-home, in-school, and public interventions
Engaging experiences- games and interactives
Fostering connection and creating comradery
Ideation
Exploring menstrual education interventions with attention to:
Place of intervention- at-home, in-school, and public interventions
Engaging experiences- games and interactives
Fostering connection and creating comradery
Initial Concepts
Initial Concepts
Initial Concepts
Reasons for choosing the menstrual cycle educational exhibition:
Explores a public intervention
Provides comprehensive menstrual education
Involves caregivers and families
Has opportunities for engaging, multi-sensory interactions
Reasons for choosing the menstrual cycle educational exhibition:
Explores a public intervention
Provides comprehensive menstrual education
Involves caregivers and families
Has opportunities for engaging, multi-sensory interactions
Reasons for choosing the menstrual cycle educational exhibition:
Explores a public intervention
Provides comprehensive menstrual education
Involves caregivers and families
Has opportunities for engaging, multi-sensory interactions
User Experience Storyboard
User Experience Storyboard
User Experience Storyboard
Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration
Concept Development
Cardboard mockup to understand how to organize kiosks in space
Individual kiosk ideation with attention to creating a wide spectrum of user interactions
Concept Development
Cardboard mockup to understand how to organize kiosks in space
Individual kiosk ideation with attention to creating a wide spectrum of user interactions
Concept Development
Cardboard mockup to understand how to organize kiosks in space
Individual kiosk ideation with attention to creating a wide spectrum of user interactions
Circulation Ideation
Considerations for designing interesting circular paths with 4 cycle quadrants.
Circulation Ideation
Considerations for designing interesting circular paths with 4 cycle quadrants.
Circulation Ideation
Considerations for designing interesting circular paths with 4 cycle quadrants.
Brand Guidelines
Brand Guidelines
Brand Guidelines
Arial View
Arial View
Arial View
Final Drawing
Final Drawing
Final Drawing
Exhibition Walkthrough
Exhibition Walkthrough
Exhibition Walkthrough
Exhibition model was brought into Unity and walked through in VRChat
Insights:
Human Factors
Human scale
Interaction sizes
Circulation accessibility
User Experience
Circulation flow
Interaction layout
Exhibition model was brought into Unity and walked through in VRChat
Insights:
Human Factors
Human scale
Interaction sizes
Circulation accessibility
User Experience
Circulation flow
Interaction layout
Exhibition model was brought into Unity and walked through in VRChat
Insights:
Human Factors
Human scale
Interaction sizes
Circulation accessibility
User Experience
Circulation flow
Interaction layout
Exhibit Map
Users navigate around the circular path to experience interactions related to each part of the menstrual cycle. They start at Day 1 (Follicular Phase) and end on Day 28 (Menstruation).
Exhibit Map
Users navigate around the circular path to experience interactions related to each part of the menstrual cycle. They start at Day 1 (Follicular Phase) and end on Day 28 (Menstruation).
Exhibit Map
Users navigate around the circular path to experience interactions related to each part of the menstrual cycle. They start at Day 1 (Follicular Phase) and end on Day 28 (Menstruation).
Categorization for Interactions
Interactions were categorized using exhibition framework tools from The International Design Conference 2020, classifying interactions based on participation, virtuality, and collaboration. A wide spectrum of interactions meets different needs and relate to different contexts and audiences
Categorization for Interactions
Interactions were categorized using exhibition framework tools from The International Design Conference 2020, classifying interactions based on participation, virtuality, and collaboration. A wide spectrum of interactions meets different needs and relate to different contexts and audiences
Categorization for Interactions
Interactions were categorized using exhibition framework tools from The International Design Conference 2020, classifying interactions based on participation, virtuality, and collaboration. A wide spectrum of interactions meets different needs and relate to different contexts and audiences
Exterior + Interior
28 days is a private and traveling exhibition and can be set up in a variety of spaces including science centers, children’s museums, and community spaces.
Exterior + Interior
28 days is a private and traveling exhibition and can be set up in a variety of spaces including science centers, children’s museums, and community spaces.
Exterior + Interior
28 days is a private and traveling exhibition and can be set up in a variety of spaces including science centers, children’s museums, and community spaces.
28 Days
28 Days
28 Days
Overview
An interactive, traveling exhibition about the menstrual cycle. The exhibition works to provide comprehensive menstrual education in a public environment to decrease stigma and create comradery among youth.
Overview
An interactive, traveling exhibition about the menstrual cycle. The exhibition works to provide comprehensive menstrual education in a public environment to decrease stigma and create comradery among youth.
Overview
An interactive, traveling exhibition about the menstrual cycle. The exhibition works to provide comprehensive menstrual education in a public environment to decrease stigma and create comradery among youth.
Timeline
16 weeks
Fall 2023
Timeline
16 weeks
Fall 2023
Timeline
16 weeks
Fall 2023
Recognition
Fall 2023 Design Excellence Award from The Design School at ASU
Recognition
Fall 2023 Design Excellence Award from The Design School at ASU
Recognition
Fall 2023 Design Excellence Award from The Design School at ASU
miaksaxon@gmail.com
miaksaxon@gmail.com
miaksaxon@gmail.com