Pas d'éducation sans éducation sexuelle
for highschool students.
Q.rieux is an educational app designed to address sexual education in a safe and accessible way
The name Q.rieux (also written Q.rious) is a French wordplay on “curieux” (“curious”), referring both to curiosity and to the themes of sexuality explored in the project.
Pas d'éducation sans éducation sexuelle
Q.rieux is an educational app designed to address sexual education in a safe and accessible way
for high school students.
The name Q.rieux (also written Q.rious) is a French wordplay on “curieux” (“curious”), referring both to curiosity and to the themes of sexuality explored in the project.
How did rieux come about?
During the final year of my second Master’s degree, we worked on an entrepreneurial project focused on societal issues. We had to choose from several themes, and one was assigned to us. Along with five other students from different backgrounds (graphic design, audiovisual creation, strategy…), the topic we were given was sexuality and contraception among young people.
The idea came after my older sister, who is a primary school teacher, received an email from the French Ministry of Education about the new sex education program scheduled to come into effect in September 2025.
After studying this program and interviewing both students and teachers, we imagined Q.rieux, an educational app designed for teachers and high school students aged 15 to 18, offering resources such as quizzes, videos, and interactive content.
Within this project, I directed a pedagogical video aimed at deconstructing common misconceptions around contraception, while also contributing to other aspects of the project.
My role
Co-creation of Q.rieux’s visual identity (logo, brand guidelines, color palette, graphic universe)
Design of mockups, visual assets, and interfaces (mobile, tablet, and website showcase, created in Figma)
Concept development and scriptwriting for the video format (interview & explanatory content)
Filming, directing interviewees, and handling camera work
Video editing, graphic design integration, and motion design
Ensuring consistency between the video content and the app’s educational modules
How was rieux born?
The results of our surveys showed that many students receive their sex education through social media and conversations with their peers. Teachers, on the other hand, often lack reliable resources, and contraception remains a taboo subject surrounded by myths and misinformation.
To support the app, I wanted to create a beta video that could be integrated into the educational resources alongside quizzes and exercises, in order to showcase an example of the type of content the app could offer. For this video, I wanted something that was:
This led to the idea of an interview format: a young person answers spontaneously, and an explanation then deconstructs common misconceptions.
The concept
A short, fast-paced video
A caring tone, never moralizing
Bright, “pop” colors
Highlighting key words to support memorization
Content examples
The creative process
Thinking & writing
Research into the most common misconceptions
Development of a true/false format
Preparation of clear educational explanations
Filming & Post-production
Interview & direction d'acteur
Montage dynamique
Motion design
Watch the video below!
What this project taught me!
This project taught me how to connect my skills to an important societal issue: creating clear, educational, and accessible content; imagining a complete visual identity, from brand guidelines to responsive websites for two different audiences; working within a multidisciplinary team with diverse talents; and producing a video that is both useful and engaging, whether for teachers or students—making it dynamic and approachable.
Want to see what else I can do?
How did rieux come about?
During the final year of my second Master’s degree, we worked on an entrepreneurial project focused on societal issues. We had to choose from several themes, and one was assigned to us. Along with five other students from different backgrounds (graphic design, audiovisual creation, strategy…), the topic we were given was sexuality and contraception among young people.
The idea came after my older sister, who is a primary school teacher, received an email from the French Ministry of Education about the new sex education program scheduled to come into effect in September 2025.
After studying this program and interviewing both students and teachers, we imagined Q.rieux, an educational app designed for teachers and high school students aged 15 to 18, offering resources such as quizzes, videos, and interactive content.
Within this project, I directed a pedagogical video aimed at deconstructing common misconceptions around contraception, while also contributing to other aspects of the project.
My role
Co-creation of Q.rieux’s visual identity (logo, brand guidelines, color palette, graphic universe)
Design of mockups, visual assets, and interfaces (mobile, tablet, and website showcase, created in Figma)
Concept development and scriptwriting for the video format (interview & explanatory content)
Filming, directing interviewees, and handling camera work
Video editing, graphic design integration, and motion design
Ensuring consistency between the video content and the app’s educational modules
How was rieux born?
The results of our surveys showed that many students receive their sex education through social media and conversations with their peers. Teachers, on the other hand, often lack reliable resources, and contraception remains a taboo subject surrounded by myths and misinformation.
To support the app, I wanted to create a beta video that could be integrated into the educational resources alongside quizzes and exercises, in order to showcase an example of the type of content the app could offer. For this video, I wanted something that was:
This led to the idea of an interview format: a young person answers spontaneously, and an explanation then deconstructs common misconceptions.
The concept
A short, fast-paced video
A caring tone, never moralizing
Bright, “pop” colors
Highlighting key words to support memorization
The creative process
Thinking & writing
Research into the most common misconceptions
Development of a true/false format
Preparation of clear educational explanations
Filming & Post-production
Interview and directing
Dynamic editing
Motion design
Watch the video below
What this project taught me
This project taught me how to connect my skills to an important societal issue: creating clear, educational, and accessible content; imagining a complete visual identity, from brand guidelines to responsive websites for two different audiences; working within a multidisciplinary team with diverse talents; and producing a video that is both useful and engaging, whether for teachers or students—making it dynamic and approachable.
Want to see what else I can do?
Marie S pyridakis
Video creation, visual identities and communication strategies for brands and creative projects.
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