Gillian Gender-Inclusive Health Clinic by Jowain So

gillian Providing gender-inclusive sexual healthcare

Jowain So / GR 620 / Spring 2020 Design Process Book

GILLIAN DESIGN PROCESS BOOK

Table of Contents 1 Concept Development 08

Topics for Investigation

Brainstorming Process

Concept Exploration

Topic Reframing

Final Topic Direction

2 Brand Research 20

Brand Framework

SWOT Analysis

22 Personas 24 Stakeholders 25 Competitors

3 Brand Development 26

Brand Name Development

Keywords & Moodboard

Logo & Identity Development

Poster Development

Final Posters

4 Brand Deliverables 38

Deliverable 1: Gillian Clinic

Deliverable 2: Mobile App

Deliverable 3: Website Forum

66 Conclusion

Concept Development

Topics for Investigation

Brainstorming Process

Concept Exploration

Topic Reframing

Final Topic Direction

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Topics for Investigation From the numerous problems I’d like to see solved in the world, I narrowed them down to five topics that have the potential to present a human-centered design problem. I then explored each topic by investigating a fact, a problem, and an outcome I’d like to see. Finally, I narrowed my project down to the topic I’m most interested in.

Synthetic fiber pollution More than 60% of fabric fibers are now synthetics, which does not decay in landfills. (Source: The Guardian)

Women’s reproductive rights

Abstinence-only sex education

45% of 6 million pregnancies in the US per year are unplanned. More than half the states are hostile towards women’s reproductive rights. (Sources: The Washington Post and ACLU)

23% of sex education in US public schools follow an abstinenceonly curriculum. (Source: Guttmacher Institute)

Ethically sourced coffee beans

Chemicals in beauty products

Coffee is harvested from rainforests, which are delicate and diverse ecosystems. (Source: Fair Trade America)

The US cosmetics and personal care industry (make-up, shampoo, lotion, etc.) is largely self-regulated (Source: The New York Times)

Fact

More than half the states are hostile towards women’s reproductive rights. Problem Because extremist politicians have worked to shut down women’s centers, cut off access to affordable birth control, and shame women who have abortions across the US, women are denied the opportunity to make their own decisions, and can’t get the appropriate information and care they need. (Source: ACLU) Outcome I want to give all women access to the correct healthcare resources, information, and support they need, in order to ensure every woman can make the best decision for herself and her family. Every woman has the right to choose whether and when to have a child without undue political interference.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Brainstorming Process

I began exploring the topic of women’s reproductive rights by doing a quick mind map, jotting down whatever I felt was related to this topic.

I then translated these thoughts onto a brainstorm wall, categorizing each point into a quadrant based on these opposite terms: ethics/morals vs. laws/ politics, and pro-life vs. pro-choice. These quadrants helped me come up with more new points, which I added to the wall.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Concept Exploration After the brainstorming process, I yielded three different conceptual directions within the single topic of women’s reproductive rights.

Concept 01: Reduce unplanned pregnancies among all women with low income and educational levels. Question How can I help low-income and low-education women, with no access to resources, prevent unplanned pregnancies? Summary Unplanned pregnancy rates are highest among low-income women (ie. women with incomes less than 200% of the federal poverty level). Additionally, women without a high school degree have the highest unintended pregnancy rate among those of any educational level. Since these women lack access to educational resources, and also can’t afford contraceptives/medical insurance, I hope to educate women on using proper contraceptives and guide them towards affordable contraceptive options.

Unfortunately, I struggled with deciding on a workable concept. Concept 1 was too broad and very education-based, with no real calls to action. Concept 2 was too narrow from which to create a full-semester

Concept 02: Support all women with unintended pregnancies and considering abortion.

design project.

Question How can I ensure that women with unplanned pregnancies are given the

However, through discussing this

opportunity to make their own choices?

topic more with my instructor, doing more research, and conducting interviews, I made some changes and reframed my entire project. Read on to find out more.

Summary There is a huge stigma surrounding abortion. Moreover, there are an estimated 2,300-3,500 crisis pregnancy centers (fake clinics) currently operating in the US, while there are only 1,800 abortion clinics. As a result, CPCs now outnumber abortion clinics. I want to keep pregnant women from encountering such clinics, and point them towards the right clinics and resources to allow them to make the decision for themselves.

Concept 03: Vote against laws that suppress women’s reproductive freedom. Question How can I initiate change in laws regarding women’s reproductive rights? Summary Protesting and voting can help initiate real change in abortion laws. I hope to encourage people to protest and vote through promoting election awareness and participation (ex: organizing protests, fundraising events for Planned Parenthood and ACLU to keep them afloat, and start petitions). Through these actions, I hope to teach people how voting can make a positive impact on women’s reproductive rights.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Topic Reframing After some exploration and research, it came to my attention that transgender men who still have female reproductive organs need support too. Furthermore, anyone with a gender nonconforming identity needs extra healthcare support in general, as they’re often marginalized and cannot safely access sexual healthcare. Because this project has always been about inclusivity and access for all, I decided to reframe my topic to support the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Community.

Fact

TGNC individuals encounter high rates of discrimination in healthcare. 19% report being refused medical care altogether due to their transgender or gender non-conforming status. Problem Due to discrimination and even restrictions in medical insurance coverage, 48% of TGNC individuals report post-poning seeking care when sick or injured, and 50% report post-poning or avoiding preventive care. This reluctance often extends to seeking reproductive healthcare. (Source: NCBI) Outcome I want to give TGNC individuals a safe space to access sexual healthcare, as well as any other general healthcare needs. I want to be an ally to the TGNC community and help them feel seen by the medical community.

Final Topic Direction This is an intersectional sexual healthcare project. While there is inequality for women seeking reproductive justice, there is even greater inequality for TGNC individuals as many are being denied access to healthcare altogether. I feel it is really important to address this greater inequality, and narrow down my target audience to cater to the TGNC community.

New Design Concept: Support TGNC individuals by providing access to healthcare and resources. Question How can I help TGNC individuals receive the support they need when accessing sexual healthcare? Summary TGNC individuals currently don’t feel welcome at most clinics as they are heavily discriminated against and overlooked in the medical community. To solve this problem, I am going to create a brand that will help the TGNC community feel seen and safe when seeking sexual healthcare and general medical advice. I strongly believe that gender is a spectrum, and that everyone has the right to access healthcare, no matter what their gender identity may be.

Brand Research

Brand Framework

SWOT Analysis

20 Personas 22 Stakeholders 23 Competitors

BRAND RESEARCH

Brand Framework

Brand Name: Category: Location: Scope:

Gillian Service In cities around the US and online American organization

About the brand: Gillian is a brand that provides gender-inclusive sexual healthcare. We are committed to giving all TGNC individuals access to healthcare, as we believe gender is a spectrum and everyone has a right to healthcare, no matter their gender identity. We hope to achieve this goal by providing three main deliverables: a full-service clinic, mobile app, and website forum.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths This brand is unique. There is no popular brand out there that focuses on gender-inclusivity in healthcare. The fact that this brand is inclusive will make it easy to reach out to a large, varied target audience. Weaknesses Branding for different gender identities is very difficult. Unfortunately, the brand might not appeal to everyone to whom it could be of service. Because the concept of gender identity is very abstract and hard to design with, it will be challenging to get the right message across to the right people. Opportunities Because this brand is so unique, it will be easy to set itself apart from others. This is a good opportunity to be bold and stand out. Apart from being a good resource for sexual healthcare, the very existence of this brand could also help raise awareness about the rights of all gender identities. Threats Our top competitor is Planned Parenthood, as their resources are written to be sensitive and inclusive of other gender identities. Other threats include politics. Anti-abortion laws and anti-trans laws and supporters all over the US could stop this brand from becoming popular.

BRAND RESEARCH

Personas I’ve created three different personas to illustrate the target audience that I am designing for.

DEMOGRAPHICS Gender:

Trans male

Pronouns: He/him

Alex, 29 Trans Man

Race:

African American

Marital Status:

Unmarried, with partner of 4 years

Education:

Masters in Kinesiology

Occupation:

Fitness Trainer

Income:

$70,000 salary

Location:

New York

I just had top surgery and have still yet to get my bottom surgery. I’m transitioning because I’ve never truly felt like myself in this body. I am definitely interested in going to Gillian as I feel included in this community. I really appreciate that the brand is trying to make me feel seen and acknowledge my existence. It makes me feel like I matter, and that my medical decisions are equally important to other people’s decisions. I hope Gillian has come up with security measures to deal with potential anti-trans people infiltrating the clinic and community. Overall, I really care about this brand because it makes me feel like I have a safe space to go to for my sexual health needs.

DEMOGRAPHICS Gender:

Non-binary

Pronouns: They/them Race:

Caucasian

Marital Status:

Unmarried, with partner of 1 year

Education:

Law degree

Occupation: Mediator

Kay, 34 Non-binary

Income:

$60,000 salary

Location:

San Francisco

I think Gillian is an interesting brand because of it’s inclusivity angle. It makes me feel seen, making it a trustworthy resource for me to go to. I also see this brand as an opportunity to raise awareness about various gender identities, and how we were people too. I respect a woman’s right to make her own reproductive decisions, but I wish people knew that other gender identities have a right to choose too. I’m hoping for Gillian to be a safe, and reliable space for me to go to without others judging me for who I am and the decisions I’m making.

DEMOGRAPHICS Gender:

Intersex

Pronouns: They/them

Taylor, 40 Intersex

Race:

African American

Marital Status:

Unmarried, with partner of 4 years

Education:

Masters in Kinesiology

Occupation:

Fitness Trainer

Income:

$70,000 salary

Location:

New York

I just had top surgery and have still yet to get my bottom surgery. I’m transitioning because I’ve never truly felt like myself in this body. I never planned to have kids because I want to focus on my career, and have just never wanted to be a parent. I am definitely interested in going to Gillian as I feel included in this community. I really appreciate that the brand is trying to make me feel seen and acknowledge my existence. It makes me feel like I matter, and that my medical decisions.

BRAND RESEARCH

Stakeholders These are secondary audience members, who might be indirectly interested in this brand.

Health clinic administrative workers Admin workers at existing clinics would care about this project because they are the first people our clients interact with upon entering a clinic. They are the ones presenting the intake forms, receiving patients’ medical insurance information, and providing any information on the clinic. They’re there to communicate to patients in a non-biased, non-judgemental manner. Some possible concerns admin workers might have about Gillian is making sure all patient insurance information is recorded accurately. Health clinic doctors and nurses Doctors and nurses would care about this project because they work with our clients every day. They’re there to give non-biased, accurate information in order for people to make the right medical decisions. Some possible concern doctors and nurses might have about Gillian is making sure all the medical information provided is accurate and up-to-date. Abortion Clinics Abortion clinics would care about this project because they may work with the our clients, and they may want to make their services feel more inclusive. Gillian would provide a good education opportunity to these clinics in terms of using the right language on intake forms, written resources, and verbal communication. Some concerns that clinics might have is ensuring Gillian is providing the most accurate and up-to-date information to potential patients, and that they are getting directed to the right clinics in their area.

Competitors

Gillian sets itself apart from these competitors because it puts total gender-inclusivity in the forefront of its brand. It is direct about who it is addressing its message to, and in terms of reproductive healthcare, it makes an extra effort in making anyone with a uterus feel safe and included. Note that gender identity and sexual orientation are mutually exclusive.

Non-profit organization that provides sexual healthcare in the United States and globally.

Global legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing reproductive rights.

Provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to healthcare organizations with the goal of optimizing quality for the LGBT community.

A federally qualified health center with providers who specialize in primary care for LGBT people and people living with HIV.

Brand Development

Brand Name Development

Keywords & Moodboard

Logo & Identity Developement

Poster Development

Final Posters

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Brand Name Development I began my brand name development back when the topic was still about women’s reproductive rights. I brainstormed names that sounded friendly, reliable, and reassuring.

Potential names: 01 FemmOpt 02 Valinta 03

Gillian

04 Optio

Gillian Fortunately, the name I eventually chose still reflected my new topic well, so I stuck with it. TGNC individuals also need a brand that is friendly, reliable, and reassuring, so the name Gillian seemed appropriate, even after having reframed my topic.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Keywords & Moodboard Friendly In order to be perceived as an inclusive brand, the brand needs to feel friendly to its users. The brand should attract users by presenting itself as warm, welcoming, and inviting. Ultimately, Gillian should feel like a user’s close friend, to whom they can go to whenever they need support or reassurance. Reliable The brand should also feel reliable, as people are going Gillian for medical information. People need to trust that the information they are getting is accurate and unbiased. Reassuring The brand should reassure people that they are making the right decision for themselves. People need to perceive Gillian as the right place to go to for making their own sexual health decisions.

The overall visual verve is inspired by rounded Bauhaus-style shapes, in order to feel inviting, bold, yet inclusive and gender-neutral. We want people to perceive Gillian as a friendly and reassuring space to go to for support, as well as a reliable source of information.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Logo & Identity Development I began logo development by drawing as many different forms of the letter ‘g’ as I could. I also tried playing with the whole name just to see what I’d come up with.

gillian I played a lot with the organic shapes within the ‘g’ letterform, and eventually landed on this friendly-looking lowercase ‘g’. I then broke down the ‘g’ into smaller components of itself, symbolizing the brand’s intention to break down the social construction of gender identity.

i then added color to each piece, building on a neutral, yet friendly color palette that is pleasing to the eye. This helped me develop the brand’s overall visual system.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Poster Development My original moodboard included lots of skin tones, neutral colors, and navy blue to try and remain as gender-neutral as possible. However, this color palette wasn’t exactly feeling friendly, reliable, and reassuring, so I revamped my entire moodboard and re-designed my posters as a result. Here is my initial poster design for comparison.

I tried playing with the concept of spectrum through using abstract imagery, but the visuals ended up being too abstract to be able to understand the true message of the posters.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Final Posters After picking a much more fitting color palette and developing my visual system, I re-designed my posters to illustrate what my brand will look like throughout all my designed materials. The result was a very colorful, eye-catching visual aesthetic that is certain to grab the attention of passersby.

Brand Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Gillian Clinic

Deliverable 2: Mobile App

Deliverable 3: Website Forum

66 Conclusion

BRAND DELIVERABLES

Deliverable 1: Gillian Clinic The first deliverable is a full-service TGNC-friendly sexual health clinic. Services offered includes pregnancy testing, STD testing, abortion services, counseling services, birth control, emergency contraception, etc. Let me take you on a user journey through the clinic:

Patients would enter through this entryway.

Patients will find themselves in a well-lit reception area, where a receptionist

RECEPTION

would greet them and give them an intake form if they are walk-in patients. Volunteers are also onhand to welcome patients or answer any questions they may have while waiting. They would be recognized by their tshirts,

EXAM ROOM 3

SURGERY ROOM

EXAM ROOM 2

COUNSELING ROOM 2

EXAM ROOM 1

pictured on the left.

COUNSELING ROOM 1 LAB ROOM

RESTROOMS

WAITING AREA

BRAND DELIVERABLES

WAITING AREA

Patients would then wait here as they fill out their intake forms, or read some brochures provided in the room. Information posters are also posted all around the clinic.

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SURGERY ROOM

EXAM ROOM 2

COUNSELING ROOM 2

EXAM ROOM 1

COUNSELING ROOM 1 LAB ROOM

RESTROOMS

WAITING AREA

Intake form uses gender-inclusive language, and allows patient to write their preferred name, as well as their legal name for insurance purposes. Intake form also gives patient the option to ask a volunteer to join them in the examroom if they’d like.

BRAND DELIVERABLES

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SURGERY ROOM

EXAM ROOM 2

COUNSELING ROOM 2

EXAM ROOM 1

COUNSELING ROOM 1 LAB ROOM

RESTROOMS

WAITING AREA

Patient then enters exam room. As they wait for the doctor to arrive, they may choose to meditate along with the animation playing on the monitor. This is meant to help calm down any nervous patients, and to provide them with a more positive experience at a clinic. During the appointment, the patient’s appointment information would be shown on the screen, for full transparency and clear communication.

BRAND DELIVERABLES

Gillian would pride itself in training its staff in inclusive communication. To signify that a Gillian worker has been trained, they would wear this button, encouraging patients to feel comfortable asking any questions. Nurses, doctors, counselors, and other staff members would each have their own color-coded nametag to clearly communicate their position in the clinic (see right).

If needed, patients are given a front-opening gown, with pockets to keep their valuable belongings during their appointmen.

BRAND DELIVERABLES

After their visit, patients would be given a sheet summarizing what was covered in the appointment.

COUNSELING ROOM

Other rooms available at the clinic includes some soothing and comfortable counseling rooms.

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SURGERY ROOM

EXAM ROOM 2

COUNSELING ROOM 2

EXAM ROOM 1

COUNSELING ROOM 1 LAB ROOM

RESTROOMS

WAITING AREA

BRAND DELIVERABLES

LAB ROOM

A lab room is also available for blood work and other tests. Again, patient’s information would be displayed on the monitor for clear communication. In order for patients to feel welcome, TGNC-friendly flags are also hung in

EXAM ROOM 3

SURGERY ROOM

EXAM ROOM 2

COUNSELING ROOM 2

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COUNSELING ROOM 1 LAB ROOM

RESTROOMS

WAITING AREA

various rooms of the clinic.

SURGERY ROOM

Lastly, a surgical abortion room is also available for any surgical abortion appointments. Again, an animation will be readily available for patient to meditate to.

EXAM ROOM 3

SURGERY ROOM

EXAM ROOM 2

COUNSELING ROOM 2

EXAM ROOM 1

COUNSELING ROOM 1 LAB ROOM

RESTROOMS

WAITING AREA

BRAND DELIVERABLES

Deliverable 2: Mobile App The second deliverable is a mobile app to help users find a nearby Gillian clinic, or another TGNC-friendly clinic if Gillian is not nearby. This app also features a chat bot to privately ask any questions. All information on this app is confidential and fully HIPAA-protected.

TASK FLOW 1: Find a clinic near me

Home

Find a Clinic Near Me

Find a Clinic

Find a Clinic Near Me

94107

Find clinic by city or zip

Welcome back!

Taylor

List

Map

List

All Clinics Gillian Clinic

Ask Gillian anything

1.3mi

View my proﬁle

Prepare for my appointment

Open now

1234 Folsom St, San Francisco

677 Valencia St, San Francisco

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View past appointments

User taps on “Find a TGNC clinic near me”.

Gillian Clinic Open now

677 Valencia St, San Francisco

1 34 Folsom St, San Francisco

10mi

Medical clinic

LGBT Medical Clinic

Closed now

455 Sutter St,, San Francisco

1010 Mezzanine St,, San Francisco

3.4mi

Planned Parenthood

TGNC health clinic

Medical clinic

Open now

325 California St, San Francisco

344 Ashbury St, San Francisco

2.4mi

A list of all available clinics would show up. User

A list of nearby clinics would show up, sorted

would enter their zip code at the top search bar.

from nearest to farthest. Gillian clinics would be highlighted with beige.

1.3mi

Medical clinic

Closed now

Gillian Clinic

0.2mi

TGNC health clinic

Open now

LGBT Health Center

0.1mi

Medical clinic

Book an appointment

Planned Parenthood

Open now

Planned Parenthood

Clinics near 94107

Clinics near 9410

TGNC health clinic

Find a TGNC clinic near me

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list view and map view.

94107

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Clinics near 94107

Planned Parenthood

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Planned Parenthood Medical clinic

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677 Valencia St. San Francisco

Gillian Clinic

TGNC health clinic

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TGNC health clinic

Open 8am-7pm

Open 8am-6pm

1234 Folsom St, San Francisco

677 Valencia St, San Francisco

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User can also pull up list inside map view, so that

If a user wants to make an appointment at a

If a user wants to make an appointment at a Gil-

they can view both at the same time. User taps on

non-Gillian clinic, they can directly call them, or

lian clinic, they can directly book an appointment

orange arrows to view details of each clinic.

visit their website for appointment details.

through the app (see task flow 3).

BRAND DELIVERABLES

TASK FLOW 2: Ask Gillian anything

Home

ask gillian

Welcome back!

Taylor Find a TGNC clinic near me

ask gillian

Hi Taylor! I’m Gillian. I’m here to privately

answer any questions you may have. What

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Sex

Relationships

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Bo ies

Pregnancy

Bodies

STDs/STIs

Other

STDs/STIs

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User taps on “Ask Gillian anything”.

The Gillian chat bot would appear, automatically

The bot gives further prompts, to help narrow

giving the user prompts to help guide the user

down the topic.

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along in asking questions. User can also type into the bar below. In this case, the user has quesitons relating to pregnancy. Ask something…

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Once the topic is narrowed down, the bot gives information on that topic. User can also write more questions in the bar below.

mpts, to help narrow

BRAND DELIVERABLES

TASK FLOW 3: Book an Appointment

Book Find aan Clinic Appointment Near Me

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Welcome back!

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HIV Services

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User taps on “Book an appointment”.

Counseling Services

A list of all the available services would pop up.

If user wants to book an abortion appointment,

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for the initial appointmen

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User is provided a list of available counselors for

User is then prompted to confirm all appointment

Appointment is confirmed. User can return to

this service. They can read each counselor’s bio

details. User can edit any details if they want.

the home screen, or fill out an intake form in

before deciding, then they can pick a time they’d

advance.

like to book.

BRAND DELIVERABLES

TASK FLOW 4: Take a virtual tour of a Gillian clinic

Prepare for my appo ntment

Home

Welcome back!

Booked a Gillian appointment?

Taylor

Do some prep!

Find a TGNC clinic near me

Ask Gillian anything

Book an appointment

Prepare for my appointment

View my proﬁle

View past appointments

Take a Virtual Tour

Not sure what to expect for your appointment? Take a virtual tour of a Gillian clinic beforehand!

360 view

We look forward to seeing you at Gillian! How can we help you feel more prepared?

View my upcoming appointments

Take a virtual tour of a Gillian clinic

Visit our forum to connect with others

Back to ome ENTRANCE

Lastly, users can prepare for their appointment by taking a virtual tour of a Gillian clinic so they know what to expect. Other ways to prepare is to view your upcoming appointments, or visit the mobile website of the Gillian forum.

Take a Virtual Tour

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Take a Virtual Tour

Not sure what to expect for your appointment? Take a virtual tour of a Gillian clinic beforehand!

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Additional screens (below), include viewing your past and upcoming appointments. Users can toggle between the two while they are on that same screen. When viewing past appointments, users can view their appointment summaries. When viewing upcoming appointments, users can add them to their phone’s calendar.

My Proﬁle

Appointments

Past

Upcomin

Appointments

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Taylor They/them

Sandra Meng

1 upcoming appointment:

Counseling services May 4, 2020 - 9:00 AM

Insurance

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Aetna PPO W49980019

Deborah Smith

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Initial Abortion Counseling May 16, 2020 - 2:30 PM A to alen ar

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Lab Blood test

Annabelle Noelle Harding

March 10, 2020 - 1:00 PM

Preferred Pharmacy

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View receipt

225 Bush Street, #100, San Francisco

Payment Method Visa ****2125

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Sandra Meng Counseling services Dece ber 9, 2019 - 9:00 AM

View appointment summary

BRAND DELIVERABLES

Deliverable 3: Website Forum The third deliverable is a website forum, aimed to allow TGNC individuals to seek support &advice, share stories, and connect with others in their community. The forum is meant to foster a sense of community, unity, and safety among TGNC groups.

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