Flex Vibe
Project started based off the inequality and unawareness surrounding female sexuality. Through research, it was discovered there is disconnect between women understanding their wants and needs, and communicating those to their partners. Wanting to address the importance and health benefits of masturbation, Flex is designed to empower women to explore their sexuality and foster understanding and communication with themselves and their partners.
Capstone Project
10 week project
Designed by Emma Boyle
March-June 2018
wanting to explore sexuality and sexual education of young adults, there was an immediate appearance of the lack of communication and knowledge when it comes to intimacy.
I want to learn more about my own sexuality, but there is stigma in our society that makes the subject taboo.
"
what did people already know?
Of people did not feel prepared for sexual
activity after their sex ed
Of people did not feel comfortable or
knowledgeable about their bodies after their sex. ed
Of people wish they had learned more...
based off these statistics there was a surprising a disconnect
based off the voices of these young women... it became imperative to create a product based on their needs.
Explore
Understand
Communicate
“ I want to be able to explore, make
mistakes, have a relationship with my body without judgment.”
“Most women feel unprepared when it comes to knowing their own needs before
participating in intercourse”
“Communication is key in healthy
relationship but when it comes to sex even
long term couples struggle”
wanting to get advice I reached out to some professionals...
Megan A. White, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PLLC specializing in LGBTQ community, non-traditional family/relationship structures and those with alternative sexual practices.
"I am a big advocate for sex positive sex ed for the appropriate age because we are not taught how to communicate about sexuality at all."
Introducing Flex
Packaging Design
Packaging made with labels and color scheme. Flat pack design made with insert to hold the flex vibe in place.
Flex is designed for a specialized experience with a rotational center to hit all erogenous zones.
The intimate curve allows for vaginal spot
stimulation, while the ends of the form have parabola tips for targeted clitoral stimulation. Ergonomic body fits great in hand, inside, and outside body.
3 cups
Flour
The intimate curve allows for vaginal spot and clitoral stimulation.
1½ cups
Butter
Rotational Axis
to hit all erogenous zones
Parabola Tips
with heat and pelvic floor sensors to track your sessions
Adjustable Settings
to understand what one likes best
Flex Vibe Specifications
1. Vaginal Stimulation 2. Clitoral Stimulation
from us to you* exhibition
Flex vibe was selected to be apart of the UW Design Show in June of 2018. As a member of the exhibition team I was in charge of the displays, installations, and design of the overall show.
Flex Vibe
Project started based off the inequality and unawareness surrounding female sexuality. Through research, it was discovered there is disconnect between women understanding their wants and needs, and communicating those to their partners. Wanting to address the importance and health benefits of masturbation, Flex is designed to empower women to explore their sexuality and foster understanding and communication with themselves and their partners.
Capstone Project
10 week project
Designed by Emma Boyle
March-June 2018
Wanting to explore sexuality and sexual education of young adults, there was an immediate appearance of the lack of communication and knowledge when it comes to intimacy.
I want to learn more about my own sexuality, but there is stigma in our society that makes the subject taboo.
"
What did people already know?
Of people did not feel prepared for sexual
activity after their sex ed
Of people did not feel comfortable or
knowledgeable about their bodies after their sex. ed
Of people wish they had learned more...
Based off these statistics there was a surprising a disconnect
Based off the voices of these young women... it became imperative to create a product based on their needs.
Explore
Understand
Communicate
“ I want to be able to explore, make
mistakes, have a relationship with my body without judgment.”
“Most women feel unprepared when it comes to knowing their own needs before
participating in intercourse”
“Communication is key in healthy
relationship but when it comes to sex even
long term couples struggle”
Wanting to get advice I reached out to some professionals...
Travis Damico, MN, ARNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist specializing in providing education on effective coping strategies, address issues regarding sexuality.
"If you cant talk about sex you can't talk about anything and this taboo is deeply engrained in our society"
Megan A. White, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PLLC specializing in LGBTQ community, non-traditional family/relationship structures and those with alternative sexual practices.
"I am a big advocate for sex positive sex ed for the appropriate age because we are not taught how to communicate about sexuality at all."
Goal: To create a intimacy product that empowers young women to explore their sexuality to foster understanding & communication with others.
Introducing Flex
Flex is designed for a specialized experience with a rotational center to hit all erogenous zones.
The intimate curve allows for vaginal spot
stimulation, while the ends of the form have parabola tips for targeted clitoral stimulation. Ergonomic body fits great in hand, inside, and outside body.
3 cups
Flour
The intimate curve allows for vaginal spot and clitoral stimulation.
1½ cups
Butter
Rotational Axis
to hit all erogenous zones
Parabola Tips
with heat and pelvic floor sensors to track your sessions
Adjustable Settings
to understand what one likes best
Flex Vibe Specifications
1. Vaginal Stimulation 2. Clitoral Stimulation
Packaging Design
Packaging made with labels and color scheme. Flat pack design made with insert to hold the flex vibe in place.
Packaging and Identity Design
Flex identity was created to communicate the fun explorative aspects of the Flex Vibe. The package includes the Vibe, Instructions and travel bag.
from us to you* exhibition
Flex vibe was selected to be apart of the UW Design Show in June of 2018. As a member of the exhibition team I was in charge of the displays, installations, and design of the overall show.
