HYGEE
Menstrual Product Dispenser
2nd Year Studio - 5 Weeks
Combating stigmas with good design.
The brief for this project was to consider our homes and workspaces, all the clutter that surrounds us, and design something that is “simply surprising and surprisingly simple”.
I took this opportunity to both bust some clutter and bust some stigma surrounding the concealment of menstrual products.
THE PROBLEM
How can some of the negative experience associated with this aspect of people’s lives be reduced?
Multiple types of products, multiple people in household with different preferences
Products may be crammed or thrown into drawers, making them harder to find
Products may be left on top of toilets or on the floor, causing bacteria buildup and clutter
Products may be hidden away if people are not comfortable leaving them in view
Can easily run out of products and not realize until you suddenly need one!
IDEATION
The question now was, how can a variety of products be accounted for while maximizing storage and ease of access?
Concept 1 - Toilet Tank
Concept 2 - Wall Mounted
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
After deciding to proceed with the 2nd concept, I developed it by exploring form and product variations, materials, ergonomics, and mounting methods.
FINAL PRODUCT
Features
Highly Sanitary Materials
Simple Wall Mounting & Removal
Design Variations
Use Cycle
Modelling
Prototypes
Manufacturing
Final Model
Catalogue Shots
Periods Made Simple
We all know how frustrating that time of the month can be, so why not make it a bit easier?
HYGGE — available for purchase in 3 models — allows you to store and display all your sanitary items comfortably, conveniently, and with confidence. No more boxes laying around the bathroom, or products hidden away and crammed into drawers; you can now have your pads, tampons, and liners right where you need them, when you need them.
HYGGE’s minimalist design offers just what it needs to. Easily attached to any wall with 3M command strips, HYGGE blends right in with your bathroom. It features a stainless steel shell and a dispenser made of Corian—delivering a sleek look and the best sanitary qualities. The acrylic window lets you see when it’s time for a refill; all you have to do is slide out the dispenser, refill, slide it back in place, and pull out products as needed.