Hormone Havoc: Learning about Puberty through Fun/Interactive Games
This project is about creating an engaging and stigma-free way to educate adolescents about puberty, menstrual health, and sex education.
Role
Design, UI, Research /Group Project
Timeline
March 2024 till April 2024
Team
Shrushti, Riya, Jitesh, Ojaswi, Aditya, Aadit
Tools/Skills
Figma, Illustrator, Miro
Summary & Impact
Through interactive games and activities, it simplifies complex topics, clears myths, and encourages open conversations—helping children feel informed, confident, and supported during this stage of life.
To design an interactive and approachable learning experience that educates adolescents about puberty and menstrual health, breaks the stigma around these conversations, and empowers them with accurate knowledge, confidence, and healthy practices.
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Project Overview
Many adolescents hesitate to discuss puberty, health, and sex education with parents or teachers due to shyness and stigma. Adults often find it uncomfortable to explain, which leaves children with partial, incorrect, or no guidance at all.
Preliminary Brief :
➡️ Puberty brings physical, emotional, and social changes that can be confusing and overwhelming.
➡️ Many adolescents feel shy or embarrassed to ask questions about health, menstruation, or sex education.
➡️ Parents and teachers often struggle to explain these sensitive topics without awkwardness.
➡️ As a result, children turn to peers or the internet, which may provide inaccurate or harmful information.
This results in misinformation, anxiety, low self-confidence, and missed opportunities for early health education.
Our goal: design a solution that normalises conversations around puberty, provides accurate and engaging education, and helps adolescents feel supported, confident, and prepared during this stage of life.
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Who are we designing for?
Our platform is designed for remote-first teams and professionals who seek structure, connection, and joy in their daily workflows
Age Group: 9 to 15
The ones who experience physical and emotional changes associated with puberty.
Parents and Teachers too!
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Digging deeper into the research
Let’s see what people have to say
Because of stigma, shyness, and cultural taboos Adolescents hesitate to ask questions, Parents and teachers feel awkward to talk about it
37.7%
of adolescents felt comfortable discussing SRH doubts with teachers; ~28.9% felt uncomfortable
60%
of students reported they had some exposure to sex education in school.
61.8%
of adolescent girls report menstrual pain/distress.
51%
of girls are uninformed before menstruation begins, which means they face fear, anxiety, or confusion at the start.
Key Takeaways
Lack of awareness about puberty and menstruation exists. Many girls are unprepared for their first period and feel anxious.
There is a need for comprehensive menstrual hygiene education. ASHA workers lack visual aids or written guides for girls, hindering effective learning.
Frustrations and challenges that we noticed were parents face difficulties discussing sensitive topics due to cultural norms and personal discomfort.
Bridging the Gap
Developing educational materials that address the specific needs of adolescent girls undergoing puberty.
Designing content with engaging visuals, clear language, and relatable scenarios to captivate the attention of our target audience.
A reward based system where in young kids can compete within themselves and learn about their bodies.
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Proposed Solution
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Design (for now we have only made 1st flow i.e Mansi’s Flow)
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