Seam - Digital Therapy Support Tool

The project investigates the pervasive impact of gendered microaggressions, conceptualizing them as "Little T" traumas that cumulatively erode mental health and self-worth. Using ambivalent sexism theory and trauma frameworks, the thesis analyzes the emotional toll these experiences take, drawing on qualitative data from a participatory workshop. Participants shared narratives that revealed themes of self-doubt, alienation, and hypervigilance, while also engaging in resilience-building practices such as grounding techniques and narrative therapy. The study highlights the potential of critical and community-based design interventions to foster awareness, collective validation, and systemic change. Ultimately, the work calls for both individual and societal strategies to make invisible harms visible, promote healing, and cultivate inclusive environments.