Menstrual tracking watch with no app
Empowering girls with a low-tech accessory
More than 900M women and girls lack access to mobile internet and 71% of 15-49yr olds in LMICs are not taking a modern contraceptive. This equates to a high need to track their menstrual cycle, but without a smartphone they have no easy way to do this. Our low-tech watch is the first of its kind. It tracks the menstrual cycle without an app or smartphone and notifies the user when her period is due to start and when she is in her most fertile window, getting smarter over time. Our pilot resulted in 'knowledge of period start date' increasing from 47% to 82%; and 'awareness of most fertile window' increasing from 19% to 80%.
Empowering women in low-tech environments, the Menstrual Tracking Watch is a simple yet transformative tool. It enhances health knowledge and autonomy, embodying design's power to improve lives.
WINNER STATEMENTAs a product designed for women, by women, we’re ecstatic to be recognised by such a prestigious award. The money will be put towards developing the next version of our watch which will empower girls globally by enabling them to track their menstrual cycle.
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