WorkFlow: Period Health is Workplace Health
It started with a simple question: “Why is something so common still so uncomfortable to talk about at work?”
As someone who menstruates, I’ve experienced the quiet stress of navigating meetings while in pain, the embarrassment of unexpected leaks, and the pressure to "power through" because there was no space—literal or emotional—for care. I knew I wasn’t alone.
Workflow: Period Health is Workplace Health is an inclusive B2B platform that reframes period health as a workplace wellness priority. I conducted user research with 15 individuals who menstruate, gathering rich insights about their experiences, challenges, and needs at work.
These findings directly informed the design of two key sections:
Flow Squad (for menstruating employees): Care Cards, Comfort Kits, Relaxation Tips
Support Squad (for non-menstruating colleagues): Empathy-Building Classes, Tips & Answers, Awareness Quiz
With stigma-free language and a vibrant, welcoming design, the platform helps organizations foster empathy and build truly inclusive work environments.
Concept Design and Research
Figma
Lead Product Designer,
User Researcher
May - July 2024
Menstruation is a natural part of life, yet it remains one of the least acknowledged topics in the workplace. Most organizations don't have the tools, policies, or language to support employees who menstruate—leading to discomfort, stigma, and a lack of empathy in professional settings.
While wellness programs often overlook period health, the impact is real: from managing cramps and fatigue at work to hiding period-related needs out of fear of judgment. Meanwhile, non-menstruating colleagues are rarely given the education needed to offer support, creating a culture of silence and exclusion.
Workflow: Period Health is Workplace Health was born out of a need to change that narrative. This design project reimagines the workplace as a space where menstrual health is treated with the care, visibility, and inclusivity it deserves—through thoughtful resources, engaging experiences, and stigma-free design.
To explore this further, I conducted interviews with 15 menstruating professionals across different industries. Their stories echoed the same themes: silence, discomfort, stigma, and a lack of support. Most workplaces treated periods as a personal issue—not a wellness or inclusion concern.
Research method - 1:1 interviews with 15 menstruating professionals across tech, retail, and education sectors
"I hide my pain because I don’t want to seem ‘weak' ."
"I’ve bled through during meetings and couldn’t say anything."
"I wish my manager just knew how to be supportive without making it weird."
That’s where Workflow began: as a bold reimagining of what workplace health could look like if we made room for period health—without shame.
Creating a workplace tool around menstrual health required sensitivity, empathy, and clarity. My design decisions were grounded in real user voices and aimed to challenge harmful norms while making care more accessible. These goals and principles shaped every aspect of Workflow:
Workflow is designed as a holistic workplace platform that supports both menstruating and non-menstruating employees. It empowers organizations with practical tools, empathetic education, and inclusive policies—creating a culture where period health is treated as workplace health.
Supportive tools for menstruating employees to care for themselves at work:
Empathy-building resources for non-menstruating colleagues and managers:
Tools for building awareness and enacting change at the org level:
The color palette—fluorescent yellow, light pink, and cream—was intentionally chosen to move away from the traditional red tones associated with periods. This helps shift the narrative from discomfort to care, confidence, and inclusion. Abstract illustrations of flow symbolize movement and continuity.
Workflow: Period Health is Workplace Health has been recognized globally for its innovative approach to inclusive design, social impact, and user-centered visual storytelling. The project has received multiple national and international awards across health, wellness, and digital design categories—affirming its significance in reimagining period equity in the workplace.
Awards & Recognition
This project taught me that design isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about creating space for people to feel seen, heard, and valued. What surprised me most was how many individuals had silently navigated discomfort at work, simply because periods were considered “too personal” to talk about. Workflow reminded me that inclusive design can spark cultural change, and that care, when embedded in systems, has the power to transform workplaces into truly supportive environments.