Come Again?!
Discover how we reimagined their brand identity, crafting a compelling narrative that authentically connects with their audience and propels their business forward.
Challenge
Papaya Project needed an intimacy and communication tool that was trauma-informed, queer-inclusive, and versatile enough for both facilitated workshops and self-guided use. Existing intimacy games assumed heteronormativity, monogamy, and emotionally safe relationships—creating shame and barriers for many users.
Solution
We conducted expert interviews with therapists and sexual health educators, prototyped rapidly, and ran co-design testing with participants across the gender, sexuality, and relational dynamic spectrum. Our work was guided by SAMHSA’s trauma-informed principles, with a focus on agency, emotional safety, and choice.
Result
Come Again?!, is a physical card and dice based game that uses intention-setting, moments of private choice and inclusive question decks to support the building of personal and relational intimacy. Come Again?! is now used across Seattle in Papaya Project events and integrated into therapeutic settings nationwide. It quickly became a trusted tool for sexual health educators, and the first print run sold out, with buyers across the U.S. and internationally.
