Project – Three
April 01, 2026
Apr 01, 2026 | Thursday
Concept Statement:
What began as a personal project exploring the meaning of “home” as a safe space
has evolved into a workshop for foster youth in temporary placements.
The accompanying workbook serves as a toolkit for foster parents and social workers,
helping to break the ice and create a more welcoming and supportive environment for
the children in their care.
Prototype 1: "Home" (Interactive Booklet)
Prototype 1 is an interactive booklet designed to help foster youth in temporary placements feel more at home.
This prototype provides a dissection of a home and navigating through the many layers of a home such as its
rooms and spaces.
Project - Day Two: Empty Home Code (5 in 5)
Project - Day Two explores the idea of an empty home,
devoid of its physical structure and memories.
The coded structure uses the symbolic shape that is commonly associated with a house.
It is made up of lines that take shape to form the walls,
roof, and foundation of a house.
The coded structure is translated into the physicality of the booklet, where the pages are
designed to resemble the different rooms and spaces of a home.
The booklet is designed to be interactive, allowing the user to navigate through the
different pages and explore the different layers of a home. The user can interact with the
pages and discover hidden elements that represent the memories and emotions associated with a home.
Prototype 1: "Home" (Booklet)
Prototype 2: "Home" (Accordion Booklet/Iteration 1)
Prototype 3: "Home" (Accordion Booklet/Iteration 2)
Apr 08, 2026 | Wednesday
Prototype 2: "Home" (Accordion Booklet Update)
Since my last update on my prototypes, I have been exploring different ways to make the booklet more interactive
and engaging for the audience I am designing for. I have been considering materials and formats that are more
tactile
and visually appealing. I have also spent time online and at museum stores researching a range of children’s
books, analyzing how they use different
materials and formats to create a more engaging experience for the reader. Something I have noticed is that the
books use vibrant colors, textures,
and interactive elements such as cut-out pages, pop-ups, pull-tabs, and openings within the pages to create an
immersive experience for the reader and children.
This week, I have been developing the content that will go into the booklet. Throughout the process, I have been
keeping my audience in mind,
considering what would be most engaging and enjoyable for them—such as incorporating colorful illustrations. In
its current state,
the content is structured around a series of spaces for youth to engage with, including a bedroom, living room,
and kitchen.
Each space will feature different interactive elements that encourage them to explore and express their feelings
about home.
Prototype 2: "Home Beyond it's Walls" (Interactive Spaces and illustrations)
Book References/Inspo: Books with Interactive Elements
Apr 19, 2026 | Sunday
Prototype 3: "Home Sweet Home" (Accordion Booklet Update)
Illustration Drafts for Accordion Booklet.
In the progression of the booklet, I have been refining the illustrations and forming the digital layout of the booklet.
The next step is to print the booklet and put it together in its physical form.
Apr 25, 2026 | Saturday
Prototype 3: "Home Sweet Home" (Accordion Booklet Update)
In developing the booklet, I have been reflecting on its purpose and how to design it
in a way that is accessible to both caregivers and children. I adjusted the layout and
dimensions to make it more compact and portable, allowing it to move easily from home to home.
I also revised the size so it fits on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper, making it easier to print
and share digitally.
While the booklet is intended to exist as a printed object, I have also been considering
how a digital format could expand accessibility for a wider audience. A digital version
could also give users creative control over the content, allowing them to add pages and
adapt the booklet into their own evolving version.
Illustrations for Accordion Booklet (color stripped).
Illustrations for Accordion Booklet (color stripped).