Boobs and Dinks: Early Detection Kits

Date

2007

Category
Fashion
!\[boobs and books.jpg]\(http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/boobs and books.jpg)![](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/shannon-gerard-e1357695792928.jpg "DSCI0029.JPG") Book artist Shannon Gerard continues her work in humanist design. “Her most recent project is a series of multiples called Boobs and Dinks: Early Detection Kits, which involve plush crocheted breasts and penises with little lumps sewn inside that can be found by following instructions in the accompanying booklets”. A beautiful and simple design solution that minimizes anxiety around the topic and also promotes, in a sweet way, the activity of self examination.