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.
Exploration beyond Design🖋
Exploration OF Kinship🖋
I love thinking through making. Below are explorations through making
including essays, video works, performances, and fine art.
Essay / Interviews / Filmmaking
I have long documented the development of my identity through video diaries.
My videos reveal my thoughts on identity— often focusing on race and kinship.
As an American, Chinese and Jewish adoptee, I am no stranger to straddling multiple cultural and ideological borders. This work serves as a place of reflection on the mutability of identity, culture and family.
Social Art Practice🤝
Essay / Interviews / Filmmaking
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What is Justice?
This project fostered critical thought through conversations in public spaces.
The bench was placed parallel to existing city benches in Baltimore. Conversations 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.
Disaster Wear
Disaster Wear is a satirical fashion line of protective clothing for a future beset by natural disaster.
It uses humour to raise awareness of the increased inequalities from uncontrolled climate change.
Shown: Hazmat suit to protect from increased spread of diseases, and Flood Girl, to survive rising waters.
WateRColors
2012
2012
2012
2012
Oil Paintings
Prints
2015
2015 Lithography Florence, Italy
2015
Figurative Oil Paintings
Featured in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/10/arts/design/20110710-curator-8.html
Oil Painting on Canvas 2012
2012
Featured in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/10/arts/design/20110710-curator-8.html
Abstract Oil PaintingS
2015
2015
2015
2015
Batiks
Batik on Silk 2015
Batik on Silk 2015
Batik on Silk 2015