Tara
A Smart Unit for Enhancing the Feminine Hygiene Experience in the Bathroom
Junior Studio – Partner Project​
Enhancing a Bathroom Ritual
2018
Designed with Andie Niebling
Simple
& Hygienic
Tara includes feminine hygiene storage, disposal, and resupply with it's smart capabilities, providing a simple, hygienic, and streamlined experience with feminine hygiene products.
The Tara App works with the unit to resupply feminine hygiene products and track menstrual tendencies so the user never has to worry about running out of supplies.
A weight sensor in Tara also detects when supplies are low and sends a notification to the app.
Customized supplies are delivered and contents are emptied into the storage compartment.
The empty package is then re-purposed as a disposal liner for the disposal compartment of Tara
Once full, the liner is removed, sealed and thrown away in a larger receptacle.
Research and Design Process
Survey &
Ethnographic Findings
I store my tampons in my room because there’s just not a great place to store them in the bathroom.”
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I find it annoying when I can’t easily grab a tampon because they are stored away in my drawer.”
I share a bathroom with a guy and all of my tampons are just there, so its a bit of an awkward situation.”
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Feminine Hygiene in the Bathroom
STORAGE
ACCESIBILITY
HYGIENE
RESUPPLY
DISPOSAL
How might we create a product that elevates the feminine hygiene experience in the bathroom for all users?
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WALL MOUNTED NEAR TOILET
DISPOSAL AND STORAGE
APP WITH AUTOMATED ORDERING SYSTEM
SEALABLE DISPOSABLE BAG
MOTION SENSOR LID
ACCOMODATES TOILET PAPER
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User Testing & Feedback
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Storage and disposal in the same location
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Incorporation of toilet paper
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Ordering system for supplies
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Wants a simpler, more elegant form
Form & CMF Inspiration
Tara
A Smart Unit for Enhancing the Feminine Hygiene Experience in the Bathroom