Our innate sexuality:
the divine pleasure of being human - self-intimacy explained through a journey of design
Mistral Dotti
My thesis revolves around the topic of Sexuality with a focus on Self-intimacy. I believe that sexuality is innate and
intrinsic in our very being. I perceive it as a constitutional function that is too often disregarded, concealed or
stigmatized, preventing young women around the world from understanding this fundamental part of our very being, and by
extension, from understanding themselves. I argue that our sexuality isn’t a marginal topic; it is a fundamental factor
that provides us with a key to reading our reality under the lenses of the oldest unfiltered instinct.
Thesis Book
MFA COMD, Pratt 2024
Proof of Concept
MFA COMD, Pratt 2023
Physical installation promoting engagement around the topic of Self-Intimacy, often seen as taboo. The installation is composed of 6 plastic female hands projected forward holding sex-toys. This was done with the intent of providing young women with the tools to familiarize themselves with the sphere of self-pleasure. This idea was born out of several design experiments, cultural probes, interviews, and various interactive design responses. The installation also reads the words ``Claim Your Pleasure``, written with a special typography that I designed with the intent of illustrating sexual pleasure and sex toys. The letters are installed onto 6 water-like textured acrylic panels that are meant to symbolize women's lubrication. The red light behind the panels promotes this overall sexual and playful feeling. Furthermore, I have included 6 black stands where more toys are exhibited. These last toys are meant to be picked up by the audience. The whole installation is held by screws and nails mounted individually to the wall.