Women Built
DVCIII Capstone
Women built Book
As a part of the Women Built project I created a book that documented and merged my archive and research work into graphic art. This book also helps to highlight the positive impacts that women have had within my community, featuring community responses that thank strong women for their endless contributions.
Book Pages
Part 1
For this project, I was tasked with deeply examining my community and the experiences that have shaped my understanding of it. Through reflection and mapping of my thoughts, I identified central themes and recurring concepts that define my surroundings and influence my perspective.
As part of this process, I incorporated meaningful objects, preserved items, and personal photography, pieces of my personal history that symbolize the environment that nurtured my artistic expression and shaped my values as a designer. These pages serve as tangible reminders of the people, places, and moments that have contributed to my creative growth. By weaving together these reflections, I aim to capture the essence of my community and its profound impact on my identity and artistic journey.
Part 2
Through self-reflection and engagement with my community, I have considered the journey that has brought me to where I am today and the support systems that have shaped my path. My decision to pursue my passions is deeply rooted in the development of self-empowerment, and I owe immense gratitude to the women who came before me. Their perseverance, hard work, and resilience have paved the way for the opportunities and confidence I have today.
Looking back, I recognize that the relationships I have built with the women in my life have been the foundation of my success. Growing up in this environment has instilled in me a deep commitment to uplifting the women in my community and advocating for their best interests. This sense of community has been the most profound influence in my life, and I felt compelled to honor it through my final project, paying homage to the women who laid the groundwork for the opportunities I now have. In response, part two is a collection of images of the women who built my family and the responses of my community when asked about their experiences with the strong women in their lives.
Part 3
As part of my capstone project in Design and Visual Communication, I created a cohesive set of visual materials, including posters, stickers, and a website, to honor the women who have helped shape my community and personal journey. These design elements served as both a tribute and a means of engagement, allowing me to share the stories and impact of these inspiring individuals. Each poster was made to promote my community survey by blending portraits, quotes, and visual motifs that reflect strength, resilience, and community. The stickers acted as smaller, shareable pieces of the project—symbolic tokens that could be distributed throughout the neighborhood to spark conversations and
build awareness.
The website functioned as the digital centerpiece of the project, offering a space where visitors could explore deeper stories, view a gallery of designs, and even submit their own tributes to women who have inspired them. By combining these various media, I aimed to create a project that was both meaningful and accessible, one that invites reflection while celebrating the legacy of the women who came before us.