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# Project Description The Scent of Her (她的气息) Sophie Chen Summary Final work Sophie Chen is also known by her Chinese name Yuqian Chen. She is a graphic designer and illustrator from China, engaging in book art, editorial design, UI design, and branding. Through creating soothing experiences, design leads her to explore therapeutic art and sensory experiences. Sophie Chen is also known by her Chinese name Yuqian Chen. She is a graphic designer and illustra... College Chelsea College of Arts Course BA (Hons) Graphic Design Communication Graduation year 2025 The Scent of Her is an interactive installation inspired by aromatherapy and women’s life cycles. It creates a multi-sensory experience for reflection on women’s physical and mental health. Through scent-based interaction and visuals, my project invites audiences into a sensory experience grounded in care. This project comprises three things: scented objects that encourage people to smell and touch glass crafts, a poem in an accordion booking binding, and a mood film about women’s cycles and therapeutic smell. These works build up a multi-sensory experience involving smell, colours, tactality, and poems. Audiences are invited to inhale the scent and interact with the elements on the table to have a peaceful moment. Furthermore, the screen displays a documentary-style video of the scent ritual, filmed both indoors and outdoors. Final work The Scent of Her (Intractive Version) This video shows how people can interact with the installation, such as reading poems, smelling scented objects and touching glass crafts gently. Scented Objects I made three smells based on women’s three life cycles, including menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause. Additionally, I use natural herbs and aromatherapy as considerations to blend the smell. The Scent of Her (Poem) I wrote three poems based on three therapeutic smells that are beneficial to women's physical and mental wellbeing. This video shows a book of three poems written and designed by myself, which is based on women's three life phases, including menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause. The Scent of Her (Mood Film) A mood film of my project, The Scent of Her. This film is about women's health and smell, letting you have a moment of peace and relaxation. Research and process Inspiration and Context Among the five senses, smell is often neglected in healthcare discourse. However, it profoundly shapes women’s physiological and emotional landscapes: from menstrual cycles and pregnancy to postpartum changes and the transitions of menopause. My exploration of women’s health began with Amara(the.amara.app), a winning collaborative project from the UAL Creative Hack 2025, where our team developed a wellbeing strategy for mothers in London, with a focus on women of colour. That project opened a deeper pathway into the intersections of sensory experience, emotional memory, and women’s health. The installation is inspired by three transformative phases in a woman’s life: the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. Each phase is represented by a distinct fragrance. Alongside each olfactory element is a gentle poem, offering resonance and reflection tailored to each life stage. Share this project The Scent of Her is an interactive installation inspired by aromatherapy and women’s life cycles. It creates a multi-sensory experience for reflection on women’s physical and mental health. Through scent-based interaction and visuals, my project invites audiences into... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Body Health & Wellbeing Feminism Sensory MentalHealth Body Installation Multisensory Multimedia
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