preT is a pregnancy test that is embedded in a soap packaging.
The soap design helps interpret the test result.
It is designed for hanging and you can easily tear it out.
preT is a pregnancy test that is embedded in a soap packaging.
The process can be found below.
preT Biodegradable
Pregnancy Test
Research focus: biodegradable materials, women’s health equity, local resources system, community-based production
preT is a biodegradable pregnancy test embedded within soap packaging, developed in response to interviews I conducted with women in Malawi and Senegal to better understand barriers around access, privacy, cost, and stigma in reproductive health. Insights from this research led to the integration of the test into a familiar daily object and the use of symbol-based visual cues to communicate results without reliance on written instructions.
The project uses paper made from elephant dung as a locally available, biodegradable resource and explores material systems that allow the product to be safely buried after use, reducing waste while supporting discretion. By emphasizing local resource use and local production, preT supports women’s health rights, financial independence, and community empowerment, positioning material choice, form, and communication as tools for equity and long-term social impact.
