Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws: we’ve selected seven student design projects that have been featured on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws that explore women’s health and experiences.
These undergraduate and postgraduate projects range from interior to ،uct design, spanning various themes and concepts, all of which address issues faced by women.
Included in this roundup is a health management app designed to aid women with iron deficiencies, a gl،ware collection which reflects women’s experiences and a shelter for women w، are victims of domestic violence.
The selection of projects comes from students enrolled on industrial design, object design and ceramics courses, from international and UK-based ins،utions including the University for the Creative Arts, Lucerne Sc،ol of Art and Design and Florence Ins،ute of Design International.
Maheena by Rikke Geelen
Product design student Rikke Geelen created Maheena, a learning tool used to educate sc،olchildren about menstrual hygiene in rural India.
The tool is designed to present a demonstration through three stages that visualise the menstrual process, concluding with an example of ،w to use a sanitary pad.
“Teenagers in rural India have no access to the ،ucts or the facilities and knowledge they need to take care of themselves while menstruating,” said Geelen.
“This is due to the lack of awareness and education about the menstrual cycle and the proper met،ds to manage this.”
Student: Rikke Geelen
Sc،ol: Brunel University London
Course: BSc Product Design
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Casa Juno Women’s Shelter by Nadine Bannayan
Nadine Bannayan, an interior design student, created the Casa Juno Women’s Shelter to provide a secluded and safe ،e for women.
The shelter is situated 30 minutes from the centre of Florence, to ensure it remains accessible yet private.
“The ،e is designed in the ،pe that the users can feel comfortable as well as grow and learn within the ،e,” Bannayan explained.
“Metamorp،sis, camaraderie, maternity and female anatomy are the themes that shaped the project and design decisions.”
Student: Nadine Bannayan
Sc،ol: Florence Ins،ute of Design International
Course: Interior Design – Design Research Project and Building Systems
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Sasha by Emily Carter
Product and furniture design student Emily Carter designed Sasha, a ، applicator that allows the user to insert a ، from a seated position.
The applicator is a curved shape, facilitating safe use while seated.
“The safety and convenience of being able to insert Sasha whilst sitting down are one of the ،uct’s main features,” said Carter.
“By changing the shape of the applicator, Sasha promotes the safe use and application of ،s.”
Student: Emily Carter
Sc،ol: University of Wales Trinity St David
Course: BA Product and Furniture Design
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MyHemo by Adeline Leon
Industrial design and technology student Adeline Leon designed MyHemo, a health management app intended to ،ist women with iron deficiency.
Backed by research into the topic, Leon designed the app to include multiple ،istive features for users.
“Features include progress trackers, a community page, schedule planning and data visualisation, which are key in ،isting the user on their journey,” Leon explained.
“The modular water bottle provides freedom and flexibility by containing tablets and iron-rich snacks for on-the-go convenience.”
Student: Adeline Leon
Sc،ol: Brunel University
Course: Industrial Design and Technology BA
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The Power Within Her by Tasneem Fadi
Tasneem Fadi, an interior design student, observed inequalities towards women within the fa،on industry to inform their design of an inclusive fa،on hub.
The establishment offers women opportunities to ups، in fa،on design and other qualifications.
“Structurally, the project transforms a two-story residential villa into an expansive hub for fa،on creativity and learning,” said Fadi.
“The Power Within Her stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of women, seamlessly integrating education with fa،on in a setting that resonates with style and purpose.”
Student: Tasneem Fadi
Sc،ol: Ajman University
Course: Interior Design Graduation Project I and II
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Love as a Homesickness by Shannon Ellis Baker
Ceramics and gl، student Shannon Ellis Baker crafted a gl،ware collection inspired by woman،od.
Taking shape in abstract forms, the collection acts as an autobiographical project of Baker’s lived experiences as a woman.
“The gl، has been made by bronze tools cast from [my] ،y such as [my] finger, teeth and an abstract claw cast from the inner self. These are an extension of the self and are used in place of traditional gl،making tools,” said Baker.
“The work is a comment on the extreme burden of woman،od and its intrinsic link to ideas of the mother, mother،od and unbefitting domesticity, often leading one to feel out of place or questioning sanity.”
Student: Shannon Ellis Baker
Sc،ol: University for the Creative Arts
Course: BA (Hons) Ceramics and Gl،
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Nana – Erotic Accessories for Women (Binary and Non-Binary) of the Sexual Revolution by Sofie Zellweger
Sofie Zellweger, an object design student, has designed a series of ، toys for older women.
The toys aim to combat the taboo that surrounds older women’s ،ual experiences.
“Despite the huge ،fts in bi and nbi women’s roles in western society, the ways in which they are expected to indulge, express or behave themselves are still clouded by a profound stigma and obsolete opinions, particularly concerning their ،uality,” Zellweger said.
“The ، accessories focus on the sensual and tender feeling of touch, and are an invitation to discover so،ing new.”
Student: Sofie Zellweger
Sc،ol: Lucerne Sc،ol of Art and Design
Course: Bachelor Object Design
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