Rewriting Her-story and fighting against conventional Menstrual Products




2 in 5 MENSTRATORS

Globally lack proper sanitation access and reproductive health education.

$500 ANNUAL COST

Of single-use menstrual products creates a financial burden for lower-income women, forcing them to reuse the same product and risking irreversable vaginal diseases.




Undersaturated Market

Research shows that an estimate of $4,000-$9,000 is invested into the purchase of menstrual products in one person’s lifetime. The current products that exist on the market are proven to contain so many harmful chemicals. There have been products over the years that have been designed with more sustainability in mind, but a common factor is the lack of trust and sanitary use. 



Pads & Tampons

Single use, most accessible menstrual products, containing significant amounts of plastic with absorbent chemical polymers. 

Reusable Pad

Sustainable, washable alternatives to single-use disposables, containing cotton and microfibers.

Menstrual Disc & Cup

Insertable products that collects fluid rather than absorbing it, made of 100% medical-grade silicone

Reusable Tampon Applicator

Washable, long-lasting external insertion device made with medical-grade mediprene

Period Underwear

Washable, multi-layered fabric technology that aborbs blood, wicks away moisture, and prevents leaks


Design Goals



Uses medical-grade, antibacterial and hypoallergenic materials to ensure the product is safe for the human body.
Designed with easy-to-follow steps that create a more sanitary and discreet menstrual care experience

Sustainable process that contains long-lasting, washable and durable materials. 
Affordable, cost-effective alternative that doesn’t require monthly restock on menstrual products.


Form Studies






Low-Fidelity Prototype


-Exploring form with malluable materials. 

-Taking apart existing tampon to better comprehend how it functions.


Mid-Fidelity Prototype


-Refining carrying case method with different on-the-go solutions for ease and accessibility.

-Using more durable materials to explore the form of the applicator

High-Fidelity Prototype


-Creating an interactive final prototype that includes pockets and components   

-Piecing together what products are most important to include to create an easy menstrual care experience.

Form Development


Storage Container & Tampon Applicators











Redefining Menstrual Care




Material Research  

Medical-grade Titanium Metal


-Reliable in permanent surgical implants

-Already an existing material in gynecological procedures (pap smears and cerclages)

-Smooth and naturally lubed for delicate insertion

-Hypoallergenic and highly biocompatible/recyclable



Bamboo Cotton Fabric


-Highly absorbent material, porous and breathable

-Leakproof and can be easily kept clean

-Sustainable and compostable material

-Hypoallergenic material commonly used to create breathable fabric and wearables.









Using Tampon Applicators from HerCycle Kit



Wiping and Saving Contents inside HerCycle Kit


Sanitizing and Restocking HerCycle Kit





Break the Cycle

Harmony Friendship Necklaces


I created a campaign announcement through a simple souvenir friendship necklace. My goal was to educate the public on facts about existing menstrual products and how they are harming our bodies and the enviornment. 

The Harmony. duo necklace features two half-heart charms designed to connect and disconnect. These wearable reminders, resembling a split bloody tampon, challenge the stigma surrounding menstrual products and emphasizes the need for accessible health education in marginalized communities. By wearing one necklace and gifting the other, you advocate for a world that empowers menstruation and fights for menstrual product waste.











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