Katherine's Statement:
When I think of design, I automatically think of problem solving and elegance, but when I think about what is missing, what I want to see more of, the words that come to mind are joy, fun, accessible, and inclusive. This is why I chose to build my rowhouse in Minecraft. By using a game, my design reminds us that we learn best through play. Minecraft has been used to teach lessons in science and sustainability. It has been used for interactive community planning discussions to design public spaces like plazas and parks. Play is also a wonderful way to build connection and community.
My biggest goals in stakeholder engagement are to promote a collaborative design process; a journey that allows each voice to be heard and then in both design process and outcome, to be accessible for all.
My design itself is ordered and calm. As my favorite color, purple dominates and brings a theme of deep reflection, wisdom, and strength. Details hint at a love of libraries and nature.
