Contraception, Man
In the last century, medical and scientific advancements have created an explosion of contraceptive methods of unprecedented effectiveness, reliability, and availability. These tools are deeply entwined in our modern lives, relationships, in our very bodies, and they have done much to advance the interests of women, men, children, and the world at large. Yet contraception remains under-acknowledged and perceived as a woman’s concern. As male contraceptive research proceeds through phase three clinical trials, we must re-evaluate the role of men in contraceptive practice, the way medical devices shape our social conceptions, and re-envision a better, healthier, more balanced future.
Jason Hu grew up in Northern California and studied bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley in a previous life. Now, he is a designer who likes to solve problems, particularly when they engage his analytical thinking capacities and allow him to have a genuine and positive social impact. He is currently a part of the Forge Design Collective.
Thesis Advisor: Fred Blumlein
