Further Inquiry (Masters)

Moving on to the Master's Module, I would like to explore further into speculative design regarding a new system in which practices inclusive design thinking concerning menstrual management and people with physical impairments. As expressed within this module, user collaboration is a critical factor in designing for unique requirements. The participant shared their voice within this text to communicate their encounter with the layers of discrimination and exclusion. Consequently, there are no presumptions made regarding individuals experiences and needs. Similarly, the speculative designed system will involve the user/client to voice their limitations and requirements to steer away from making presumptions in the design processes and design for accuracy.

It is necessary to address the diversity of users concerning menstrual management. To innovate for accessibility in such a critical industry can help many understand and accept the 'normality' of menstruation and diversity among people. Breaking the layers of discrimination by considering individuals of whom have less access to many systems and products within society.

Bibliography

Collage Credits

Collage .1 - Studio Exhibition, Senses. By Author. Collage .2 - Studio Exhibition, Sterilisation. By Author. Collage .3 - Studio Exhibition, Physicality. By Author. Collage .4 - Studio Exhibition, The Meantrual Aesthetic. By Author. Collage .5 - Collage responses,Growing Up and Learning About Menstruation (Stage of Menarche). By Author. Collage .6 - Collage responses, Appointed Engineer to Design 'Special' Aids for the Participant. By Author. Collage .7 - Collage responses, Participants Voice of Input. By Author. Collage .8 - Collage responses, Artificial Limbs and 'Fitting In' Society. By Author. Collage .9 - Collage responses, No Consideration and Discrimination to People with 'Impairments'. By Author. Collage .10 - Collage responses, Being Familier With your Own Body. By Author. Collage .11 - Collage responses, Layers of Taboo Subjects. By Author. Collage .12 - Collage responses, Acceptance of Society. By Author. Collage .13 - Collage responses, Method of Management. By Author. Collage .14 - Collage responses, The Only Option is to Suppress. By Author.

Figure Credits

Fig .1 - 'Make it Yourself' (MIY) Menstrual products. By Author.Fig .2 - Imataiting the Menstrual Cup. By Author.Fig .3 - Domestic craft, Knit to Absorb. By Author.Fig. 4/5 - Studio Part one. Interactive Exhibition - 'What is the least and most 'efficient' menstrual managment method?'. By Author. Fig .6 - Speculative Design. Menstruation and Medical. By Author.Fig .7 - Curation of 'Conventional' Menstrual Materials. By Author.Fig .8 - Speculative Design. Capatalizing speculative designs in novelty embodied pouches - Medical Vernacular Design. By Author.Fig .9 - Speculative Design. Capatalizing speculative designs in novelty embodied pouches - 'Conventional' Meantrual Products. By Author.Fig .10 - Speculative Design. Capatalizing speculative designs in novelty embodied pouches - Contraception. By Author.Fig .11/12 - Speculative Design By Marie Louise Juul Søndergaard - Period Share.Fig .13/14 - Speculative Design By Marie Louise Juul Søndergaard - Menarche Bits.

Illustration Credits

Illustration .1 - Menstrual Cup. By Author. Illustration .2 - Menstrual Underwear. By Author.Illustration .3 - Contraception. By Author.Illustration .4 - Menstrual Pads. By Author.Illustration .5 - Tampons/ Applicator. By Author.Illustration .6 - Sea Sponge. By Author.

Video Credits

Video .1 - Proceses of anayles, making pullulan 'plastic'. By Author.

Text References

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