For my Yale senior thesis, I wrote and designed a guidebook about navigating women’s health, understanding the history and context in which women’s healthcare occurs, and advocating for oneself within the healthcare system based on my own experiences.
I drew inspiration from the rich visual language of feminist pamphlets throughout history—particularly the frequent use of unique typography, accessible materials like brightly colored copy paper, and monochromatic ink. I used a variety of women-designed typefaces, as well as tip-in pages with interjecting quotes, to represent the diversity of voices and resources.
I also designed a gallery space to feature the book. My own MRI scans are the sole imagery in this project to add to the personal tone, and I layered them on the gallery wall to represent the ambiguity of women’s healthcare. Dozens of copies of the book were available on a display rack simulating a doctor’s office, inviting viewers to take their own copy as a resource.
project Yale Senior Thesis 2021
Advisor Alice Chung