Project Sparsha
Designing a safe, inclusive space to talk about sex and self-pleasure for individuals with vaginas.
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Introduction
Sparsha was a self-initiated project I created while at university, as a way to explore how design can make space for conversations we’re often too afraid or uncomfortable to have. It focuses on sex and self-pleasure for individuals with vaginas.
In a culture where these topics are often brushed aside or shamed, the aim was to create something that feels gentle, safe, and inclusive. I wanted the experience to affirm pleasure as a valid, personal part of well-being, without defaulting to heteronormative assumptions or clinical language.
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Challenge
The biggest challenge was finding a tone that felt open and respectful. Talking about sex, especially self-pleasure, is still heavily stigmatized, and it was important that the project didn’t feel uncomfortable, overly academic, or provocative for the sake of it. I also wanted to make sure the content spoke to a wide spectrum of identities and experiences, rather than falling into the usual binary or gendered frameworks.
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Concept
I wanted to find a way to share what I was learning during the course of this project with anyone who might benefit from it. I knew that whatever the medium was it would have to be easily accessible and free so that regardless of what background a person came from if they needed an answer, Sparsha could potentially provide it. And if it couldn't, it would help you fin the answer through verified sources.
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Result
I designed a website and a series of social media posts to share accurate, approachable information; making it easy to access and less intimidating. All content was verified by a certified gynecologist to ensure it was both safe and trustworthy.
Visually, I used soft colors, hand-drawn illustrations, and clean layouts to create a sense of comfort. The language was inclusive and non-judgmental, avoiding heteronormative framing and centering the experiences of individuals with vaginas.
The final outcome feels warm, honest, and quietly radical, and it remains one of my most personal and meaningful explorations as a designer.