Supporting a green and just transition for NHS Scotland

Specialised Lingerie Tailored for Women with Stomas

This project explores lingerie that empowers women with stomas through discreet, confidence-boosting design.

About the Project

The lingerie sets are designed to empower women with stomas, seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetic appeal. By normalising ostomy surgery, they aim to reduce reliance on antidepressants, with features like compression layers to conceal stoma pouches and internal pockets to minimize skin contact, potentially decreasing healthcare visits due to infections and irritations. After conducting surveys with healthcare professionals and ostomy patients to gather insights on desirable features for confidence boosting lingerie, I meticulously prototyped various underwear styles, strategically placing seams to minimize bulkiness while maximizing comfort and support, ensuring a delicate yet functional design.

People

A collaborative project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, as part of the Future Observatory programme, and led by the University of Strathclyde and University of Dundee (DJCAD), with Heriot-Watt University, Abertay University, and the University of Edinburgh, NHS Scotland, industry partners, and public sector stakeholders.

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