Human centered design project in Nairobi Kenya focused on tackling stigma around reproductive health.
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Usinisunde Nichapie
“Don’t hide from me, just tell me”
This movement empowers youth through collaboration and drama, giving under-served communities a louder voice to speak about SRH topics, effacing the stigma against allowing the youth free access to SRH facilities. The youth, woke and ambitious, produce and perform this profound story.
Our research began by speaking to clinicians, healthcare providers and adolescents to identify pain points preventing youth from accessing SRH facilities.
We identified that the primary barrier preventing youth from accessing SRH facilities is the stigma surrounding SRH issues.
We created a play guide which tackled key SRH pain points identified by the youths. Our concept is heavily inspired by the stories of the 25 young adolescents, shared in 4 different creative workshops where we got to know each of them personally.
DISASTERWEAR
Disaster Wear is a satirical fashion line of protective clothing for a future beset by natural disasters.The fashion show itself was a performance with models and an accompanying audio component. A voice represented the Disaster Wear brand, using humor to raise awareness of the increased inequalities from uncontrolled climate change.The digital ads for the garments in 2017-2018 with my partner Kevin Cobb.
Bench Project
What is Justice ?
The Bench project aimed to foster critical thought through conversations in public spaces. I converted a bench into a mobile questionnaire, welded on wheels and attached a sign. I hand wove and dyed a wicker basket which held worksheets and pens for participants to illustrate or write responses. The bench was placed parallel to existing city benches at three locations in Baltimore. Frequently the conversations turned into cathartic recollections about personal and community hardships. The small square between the two benches created an intimate space for people to have their voices witnessed.
