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ResearchHalf of workplaces lack design features to accommodate menstruation and menopause discomfort

Sophie Crossley2 years ago8 min
While the built environment itself is inanimate, design should carefully cater to the needs of its living occupiers, including those who experience menstruation and menopause. These topics are not always easy to tackle in conversation or action, but facilitating inclusive design to provide comfort and accessibility to people who menstruate is key. With this in mind, inclusive design company, Motionspot, surveyed 2,000 office workers who experience menstruation or menopause to explore the optimal workplace design...