betty’s parent company, It’s a Monthly Thing (an adult femcare supplier), spotted an opportunity to empower young girls and dismantle the taboo surrounding puberty with dedicated products and a subscription service. Research revealed that many girls were wearing bulky adult brands, so betty was created for eight-to-16-year-olds with the aim of helping them find the right product and fit for them.

Straight Forward Design collaborated closely with the betty team to create a brand that talks directly to young girls. The creative team worked to understand the category and challenge what makes it an intimidating world to enter.

The aim was to create a positive packaging and communications strategy that reassures girls about the practicalities of periods, the social and personal implications and the physical and emotional developments.

Straight Forward Design took a two-tier approach to on-pack communications. The outside speaks to moms at point of purchase, with information about size, fit and the natural materials and packaging. Inside the messaging is bright, fun and appeals directly to girls.

Every product has its own instantly recognizable geometric pattern and vibrant colorway to help girls navigate the range, and the tone of voice is cheeky and irreverent. The message is clear: it’s natural, it happens, be nice to yourself and enjoy life!

Straight Forward Design was also tasked with bringing betty’s on-the-road educational campaign to life with distinctly designed buses that visit schools and festivals, emoji mood stickers, sample packs and fun merchandise to support the messaging.