Illustrated Scaled Figures

small.family

June 2020 - Present

Hand drawings drawn from photos on Ipad Air (Procreate App).

Each scaled figure sized to A4 sheet of paper

Individual Project

This is an ongoing self directed project where I illustrate and contribute diverse scaled figures to the global architecture community. These scalies are available for current architecture students and small firms to use in their renderings. I take a firm stance on pricing, rationale to take a dual stance on undervalued labor by people of color . There are currently over 100 illustrations for professionals to use.

Our visuals and services can reinforce power imbalances between the seen and the unseen. It doesn’t matter if we never had malicious intentions if these decisions end up having heavy, expensive, and permanent ramifications. Spaces that are inclusive and designed with empathy can empower people to navigate and socialize with purpose, ease and confidence. Our drawings should reflect a diverse, lived reality.

Featured in online magazine, Madame Architect | small.family was spotlighted in magazine’s “Creative Complements” (August 2020) and “Days with” series (December 2020).

Invited Speaker at Diversity, Inclusive & Equity Symposium (Syracuse University School of Architecture, New York) | Invited to speak about small.family, the motivations behind it and the importance of inclusive representation in the unbuilt environment.