Living with PCOS: Mapping the Journey
2024 | 3 months | Individual Study Project | Advised by Dr. Sébastien Proulx and Professor Yvette Shen
Context
A generative research project exploring the complexity of women’s lived experiences with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder, to uncover opportunities for design intervention. Read more about PCOS.
Approach
Literature review; semi-structured interviews; reflexive journaling; thematic analysis; insight translation into design opportunities; visualization
Outcomes
A comparative visualization illustrating the lived experiences of two women with PCOS. The visualization combines participant interview quotations with retrospective assessments of emotional intensity across key moments in their journeys, pre- to post-diagnosis. The mapping highlights emotional shifts over time, identifies notable differences between experiences, and surfaces areas for further research and design opportunities.
Want a closer look?
You can access a PDF of the visualization below. For more information about the project, feel free to reach out for a chat—I'd be happy to share more!
