Menstrual Emergency Kit
Packaging Design
Team
Individual Project
Instructor
Tool
Cardboard
Project Info
6*3.5*3 inch
Individual project from course Design166: Design Foundations at UW
Winter 2020
Project Overview
This project is a packaging exploration aims to provide optimal space and structure for holding female menstrual supplies in emergency use. Items included inside are menstrual pads/tampons, painkiller pills, and soft napkins.
Problem Space
Every Women’s Need
Women's menstruation may cause abdominal pain, dizziness, and in severe cases, even a brief coma. Every day, there are people forced to face the dilemma of the sudden onset of their period. Fortunately, many public restrooms have begun to offer bulk tampons for sale. However, other necessary period supplies like painkiller pills and soft tissue are still hard to find in short time.
User Needs
What Should be Included?
An all-in-one menstruation emergency kit is needed to be designed and promoted for women who are in demanding situation.
Pads & Tampons
Need area to hold 3-4 pieces for a day’s use
Soft Tissue
Need to be placed in a clean and separate area
Painkiller Pills
Need to be placed
in space that is easy
to access
Storyboard
How to access?
This product is designed to be easily purchased and accessed in public places. The packaging should fulfill the functionality of being easily hold, hang, and open. The initial setting of the product is being placed in the vending machines in order to avoid unnecessary uncomfortable buying experience.
Sketches & Iterations
How it been designed?
Multiple tests and iterations on external shapes, interior holding structure, openings, connections, and locks were conducted. The side opening is designed for quick access without open the entire package. The front lock is designed for easy opening and hanging.
